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Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (1996 c 25)

This Act reformed criminal justice procedures by establishing a statutory framework for the disclosure of evidence. It introduced provisions requiring both the prosecution and defence to disclose relevant material, improving transparency and promoting fairness in criminal trials. Key developments included defining the roles and responsibilities of investigators, prosecutors, and defence teams regarding evidence handling and disclosure. This legislation also aimed at preventing miscarriages of justice by ensuring that all parties have access to pertinent information, thereby enhancing the overall integrity and efficiency of the criminal justice system.

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Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (1996 c 25)

This Act reformed criminal justice procedures by establishing a statutory framework for the disclosure of evidence. It introduced provisions requiring both the prosecution and defence to disclose relevant material, improving transparency and promoting fairness in criminal trials. Key developments included defining the roles and responsibilities of investigators, prosecutors, and defence teams regarding evidence handling and disclosure. This legislation also aimed at preventing miscarriages of justice by ensuring that all parties have access to pertinent information, thereby enhancing the overall integrity and efficiency of the criminal justice system.

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Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (1996 c 25)

Part I Disclosure (ss 1-[21A)

Part II Criminal Investigations (ss 22-27)

Part III Preparatory Hearings (ss 28-38)

Part IV Rulings (ss 39-43)

Part V Committal, Transfer, etc (ss 44-47)

Part VI Magistrates' Courts (ss 48-53)

Part VII Miscellaneous and General (ss 54-81)

SCHEDULE 1 Committal Proceedings

SCHEDULE 2 . . .

SCHEDULE 3 Fraud

SCHEDULE 4 Modifications for Northern Ireland

SCHEDULE 5 Repeals

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