Disclosure

Failures to disclose evidence to defence lawyers have resulted in the number of collapsed criminal cases almost doubling in four years, The Times reports. Figures obtained from the Crown Prosecution Service show that, on average, about two cases were dropped per day last year as a result of delays i

Measures that aim to strengthen the protection of children and vulnerable people while simplifying the system of applying for criminal record checks have been introduced at Holyrood. The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill will make the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme mandatory for anyone working w

Looking at the mobile phone data of rape complainants is "common sense", essential for a fair trial and does not alter the existing statutory regime, lawyers have said. Jerry Hayes, a former Conservative MP and barrister, said the rules were clear and that “the police are not entitled to trawl