Something to ponder…

Take a case from every day case in any Magistrates’ Court up and down the country.

Girl has made complaint of domestic violence, by her partner.

Before the relationship began she was a working prostitute but did not tell her partner.

The information held by the Prosecution must be disclosed to the Defence where it will assist them.

Sometimes, however, the CPS sitting at a desk are holding back this information on the grounds that it deprives, in this case, the former prostitute, of her right to privacy.

When there is non-disclosure the Defendants can not complain because they do not know.

This practice should be banned. Sometimes the Judge is asked to rule on it. That part should be removed. All previous convictions should be available to the Defence. There is quite enough already that chips away at Defendant’s rights.

What do you think – add your comments or vote below.

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