Crocker v AG [1993] JRC 144 (28 October 1993)

Crocker v AG [1993] JRC 144 (28 October 1993)

The court held that the prosecution is obliged to disclose documents material to the defence but not every document in its possession.

Citation
[1993] JRC 144
Parties
Applicant: Crocker; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
28 October 1993
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application partially allowed
Legal Topics
Prosecution, Disclosure
Criminal Law Prosecution Disclosure

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Parties

Crocker

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the prosecution is obliged to disclose certain documents to the defence

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the prosecution is obliged to disclose documents material to the defence but not every document in its possession.

Court Disposition

application partially allowed

Orders

  • prosecution to disclose documents material to the defence