Defence Disclosure

Question 1

In which circumstance are Defendants bound to produce a defence statement?

Answer 1

In the Crown Court

Question 2

What is the time limit for serving a defence statement?

Answer 2

28 days from initial prosecution disclosure in the Crown Court, 14 days in the Magistrates Court

Question 3

What are the four matters that every defence statement must include?

Answer 3

1. The nature of your defence, including any particular defences
2. Matters of fact on which you take issue with the prosecutor
3. Particulars of any fact on which you intend to rely
4. Any point of law you wish to take