DEFENCE GUIDE•5 MIN READ
What disclosure is and why it decides cases
The Crown’s obligation, what you are entitled to, and how it is used to evaluate defence options.
The Crown Must Disclose Its Case
Under the Stinchcombe decision, the Crown must disclose all relevant material in its possession, whether it helps or hurts the prosecution.
What a Package Contains
Typically officer notes, witness statements, audio/video recordings, photographs, forensic certificates, and criminal record checks.
The Synopsis is Not Evidence
A police synopsis is a summary written to justify a charge. It is unsworn and frequently differs from underlying raw material.
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