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May 2008
Parker v AG_Watkins v AG_Stubbs v Gibson (CL 18 of 2008; CL 21 of 2008; CL 36 of 2008) [2008] TCASC 18 (13 May 2008) The Constitution restates the common-law duty requiring the prosecution to disclose material that may weaken its case or assist the defence. Criminal law — Right to a fair trial (section 6) — Prosecution’s common-law duty to disclose witness statements and material favourable to the defence — Scope in Magistrates’ Court, summary trials and committals — Disclosure of convictions/adverse disciplinary findings — Limits to speculative fishing expeditions — Public interest immunity notice and court determination.	13 May 2008

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May 2008

Parker v AG_Watkins v AG_Stubbs v Gibson (CL 18 of 2008; CL 21 of 2008; CL 36 of 2008) [2008] TCASC 18 (13 May 2008)

The Constitution restates the common-law duty requiring the prosecution to disclose material that may weaken its case or assist the defence.

Criminal law — Right to a fair trial (section 6) — Prosecution’s common-law duty to disclose witness statements and material favourable to the defence — Scope in Magistrates’ Court, summary trials and committals — Disclosure of convictions/adverse disciplinary findings — Limits to speculative fishing expeditions — Public interest immunity notice and court determination.

13 May 2008