The Earl of Haddingtonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What plans they have further to review the laws on disclosure. [HL2189]
§ Lord Burlison:The Government are aware of concerns about the operation of the disclosure 118WA provisions following changes to the law, which were implemented in April 1997. I understand that the Director of Public Prosecutions has recently initiated a programme of work which will focus on the essential basic principles of disclosure, with special emphasis on the prosecution duty to ensure a fair trial. In the light of this work, my right honourable friend the Home Secretary has asked Home Office officials to consider what further needs to be done.