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PART 6SDISCLOSURE
Meaning of “information”S
116Meaning of “information”S
(1)In this Part, “information”, in relation to criminal proceedings relating to a person, means material of any kind given to or obtained by the prosecutor in connection with the proceedings.
(2)In this Part, “information”, in relation to appellate proceedings, includes material of any kind given to or obtained by the prosecutor in connection with the appellate proceedings or the earlier proceedings.
[F1(2A) In this Part, “ information ”, in relation to 2011 Act proceedings, includes material of any kind given to or obtained by the prosecutor in connection with those proceedings or the first proceedings. ]
“appellate proceedings” has the meaning given by section 132,
“earlier proceedings” has the meaning given by section 133(5).
[F2(3A)In subsection (2A)—
“ 2011 Act proceedings ” has the meaning given by section 140A,
“ first proceedings ” has the meaning given by section 140B(5). ]
F1S. 116(2A) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 18(a); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F2S. 116(3A) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 18(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I1 S. 116 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
Provision of information to prosecutorS
117Provision of information to prosecutor: solemn casesS
(1)This section applies where in a prosecution—
(a)an accused appears for the first time on petition, or
(b)an accused appears for the first time on indictment (not having appeared on petition in relation to the same matter).
(2)As soon as practicable after the appearance, the investigating agency must provide the prosecutor with details of all the information that may be relevant to the case for or against the accused that the agency is aware of that was obtained (whether by the agency or otherwise) in the course of investigating the matter to which the appearance relates.
(3)As soon as practicable after being required to do so by the prosecutor, the investigating agency must provide the prosecutor with any of that information that the prosecutor specifies in the requirement.
(4)In this section, “investigating agency” means—
(a)[F3the Police Service of Scotland], or
(b)such other person who—
(i)engages (to any extent) in the investigation of crime or sudden deaths, and
(ii)submits reports relating to those investigations to the procurator fiscal,
F3Words in s. 117(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 42(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
I2 S. 117 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
118Continuing duty to provide information: solemn casesS
(a)an investigating agency has complied with section 117(2) in relation to an accused, and
(b)during the relevant period the investigating agency becomes aware that further information that may be relevant to the case for or against the accused has been obtained (whether by the agency or otherwise) in the course of investigating the accused's case.
(2)As soon as practicable after becoming aware of the further information, the investigating agency must provide the prosecutor with details of it.
(3)As soon as practicable after being required to do so by the prosecutor, the investigating agency must provide the prosecutor with any of that further information that the prosecutor specifies in the requirement.
(4)In this section, “relevant period” means the period—
(a)beginning with the investigating agency's compliance with section 117(2) in relation to the accused, and
(b)ending with the agency's receiving notice from the prosecutor of the conclusion of the proceedings against the accused.
(5)For the purposes of subsection (4), proceedings against an accused are to be taken to be concluded if—
(g)the indictment falls or is for any other reason not brought to trial, the diet is not continued, adjourned or postponed and no further proceedings are in contemplation.
I3 S. 118 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
119Provision of information to prosecutor: summary casesS
(1)This section applies where a plea of not guilty is recorded against an accused charged on summary complaint.
(2)As soon as practicable after the recording of the plea, the investigating agency must inform the prosecutor of the existence of all the information that may be relevant to the case for or against the accused that the agency is aware of that was obtained (whether by the agency or otherwise) in the course of investigating the matter to which the plea relates.
I4 S. 119 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
120Continuing duty of investigating agency: summary casesS
(a)an investigating agency has complied with section 119(2) in relation to an accused, and
(2)As soon as practicable after becoming aware of the further information, the investigating agency must inform the prosecutor of the existence of the information.
(a)beginning with the investigating agency's compliance with section 119(2) in relation to the accused, and
I5 S. 120 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
Prosecutor's duty to disclose informationS
121Prosecutor's duty to disclose informationS
(a)an accused appears for the first time on petition,
(b)an accused appears for the first time on indictment (not having appeared on petition in relation to the same matter), or
(c)a plea of not guilty is recorded against an accused charged on summary complaint.
(2)As soon as practicable after the appearance or the recording of the plea, the prosecutor must—
(b)disclose to the accused the information to which subsection (3) applies.
(3)This subsection applies to information if—
(a)the information would materially weaken or undermine the evidence that is likely to be led by the prosecutor in the proceedings against the accused,
(b)the information would materially strengthen the accused's case, or
(c)the information is likely to form part of the evidence to be led by the prosecutor in the proceedings against the accused.
I6 S. 121 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
122Disclosure of other information: solemn casesS
(1)This section applies where by virtue of subsection (2)(b) of section 121 the prosecutor is required to disclose information to an accused who falls within paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1) of that section.
(2)As soon as practicable after complying with the requirement, the prosecutor must disclose to the accused details of any information which the prosecutor is not required to disclose under section 121(2)(b) but which may be relevant to the case for or against the accused.
(3)The prosecutor need not disclose under subsection (2) details of sensitive information.
(4)In subsection (3), “sensitive”, in relation to an item of information, means that if it were to be disclosed there would be a risk of—
(a)causing serious injury, or death, to any person,
(b)obstructing or preventing the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of crime, or
(c)causing serious prejudice to the public interest.
I7 S. 122 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
123Continuing duty of prosecutorS
(1)Subsection (2) applies where the prosecutor has complied with section 121(2)(b) in relation to an accused.
(2)During the relevant period, the prosecutor must—
(a)from time to time review all the information that may be relevant to the case for or against the accused of which the prosecutor is aware, and
(3)As soon as practicable after complying with subsection (2) in relation to an accused who falls within section 121(1)(a) or (b), the prosecutor must disclose to the accused details of any other information that may be relevant to the case for or against the accused of which the prosecutor is aware.
(4)The prosecutor need not disclose under subsection (3) details of sensitive information.
(5)In subsection (2)––
beginning with the prosecutor's compliance with section 121(2)(b) in relation to an accused, and
ending with the conclusion of the proceedings against the accused,
“sensitive” has the meaning given by section 122(4).
(6)For the purposes of subsection (5), proceedings against an accused are to be taken to be concluded if—
I8 S. 123 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
Defence statementsS
124Defence statements: solemn proceedingsS
(1)This section applies where the accused lodges a defence statement under section 70A of the 1995 Act.
(2)As soon as practicable after the prosecutor receives a copy of the defence statement, the prosecutor must—
(3)After section 70 of the 1995 Act insert—
“70ADefence statements
(f)the reasons why the accused considers that disclosure by the prosecutor of any such information is necessary.”.
(4)In section 78 of the 1995 Act (special defences, incrimination, notice of witnesses etc.), after subsection (1) insert—
“(1A)Subsection (1) does not apply where—
(a)the accused lodges a defence statement under section 70A, and
(b)the accused's defence consists of or includes a special defence.”.
I9 S. 124 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
125Defence statements: summary proceedingsS
(e)by reference to the accused's defence, the nature of any information that the accused wishes the prosecutor to disclose, and
(a)beginning with the recording of the accused's plea of not guilty, and
(c)the accused's defence consists of or includes a defence to which that subsection applies.”.
I10 S. 125 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
126Change in circumstances following lodging of defence statement: summary proceedingsS
(1)This section applies where the accused lodges a defence statement under section 125 at least 14 days before the trial diet.
(2)At least 7 days before the trial diet the accused must—
(a)where there has been no material change in circumstances in relation to the accused's defence since the defence statement was lodged, lodge a statement stating that fact,
(b)where there has been a material change in circumstances in relation to the accused's defence since the defence statement was lodged, lodge a defence statement.
(3)If after lodging a statement under subsection (2) there is a material change in circumstances in relation to the accused's defence, the accused must lodge a defence statement.
(4)Where subsection (3) requires a defence statement to be lodged, it must be lodged before the trial diet begins unless on cause shown the court allows it to be lodged during the trial diet.
(5)As soon as practicable after lodging a statement under subsection (2)(a) or a defence statement under subsection (2)(b) or (3), the accused must send a copy of the statement concerned to the prosecutor and any co-accused.
(6)As soon as practicable after receiving a copy of a defence statement lodged under subsection (2)(b) or (3) the prosecutor must—
(7)In this section, “defence statement” is to be construed in accordance with section 125(2).
I11 S. 126 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
Sections 121 to 126: generalS
127Sections 121 to 126: no need to disclose same information more than onceS
(1)Subsection (2) applies where the prosecutor is required by section 121(2)(b), 122(2), 123(2)(b) or (3), 124(2)(b), 125(4)(b) or 126(6)(b) to disclose information to an accused.
(2)The prosecutor need not disclose anything that the prosecutor has already disclosed to the accused in relation to the same matter (whether because the same matter has been the subject of an earlier petition, indictment or complaint or otherwise).
I12 S. 127 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
I13 S. 128 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
I14 S. 129 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
I15 S. 130 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
Effect of guilty pleaS
131Effect of guilty pleaS
(a)by virtue of section 121(2)(b), 123(2)(b), 124(2)(b), 125(4)(b) or 126(6)(b) the prosecutor is required to disclose information to an accused, but
(b)before the prosecutor does so, a plea of guilty is recorded against the accused.
(2)The prosecutor need not comply with the requirement in so far as it relates to the disclosure of information which but for that plea would have been likely to have formed part of the evidence to be led by the prosecutor in the proceedings against the accused.
(3)Subsections (1) and (2) cease to apply if the accused withdraws the plea of guilty.
I16 S. 131 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
Disclosure after conclusion of proceedings at first instanceS
132Sections 133 to 140: interpretationS
In sections 133 to 140—
“appellant”, in relation to appellate proceedings, includes a person authorised by an order under section 303A(4) of the 1995 Act to institute or continue the proceedings,
“appellate proceedings” means—
an appeal under section 106(1)(a) or (f) of the 1995 Act which brings under review an alleged miscarriage of justice,
an appeal under paragraph (b), (ba), (bb), (c), (d), (db) or (dc) of subsection (1) of section 106 of the 1995 Act which brings under review in accordance with subsection (3)(a) of that section an alleged miscarriage of justice,
an appeal under section 175(2)(a) or (d) of the 1995 Act which brings under review an alleged miscarriage of justice,
an appeal under paragraph (b), (c) or (cb) of subsection (2) of section 175 of the 1995 Act which brings under review an alleged miscarriage of justice which is based on the type of miscarriage described in subsection (5) of that section,
an appeal to the Supreme Court against a determination by the High Court of Justiciary of a devolution issue,
[F4an appeal to the Supreme Court against a determination by the High Court of Justiciary of a compatibility issue (within the meaning of section 288ZA of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995),]
an appeal against conviction by bill of suspension under section 191(1) of the 1995 Act,
an appeal against conviction by bill of advocation,
a petition to the nobile officium in respect of a matter arising out of criminal proceedings which brings under review an alleged miscarriage of justice which is based on the existence and significance of new evidence,
an appeal under section 62(1)(b) of the 1995 Act against a finding under section 55(2) of that Act,
the referral to the High Court of Justiciary under section 194B of the 1995 Act of—
a conviction, or
a finding under section 55(2) of that Act.
F4Words in s. 132 inserted (22.4.2013) by The Scotland Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/728), arts. 1, 3
I17 S. 132 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
133Duty to disclose after conclusion of proceedings at first instanceS
(1)This section applies where appellate proceedings are instituted in relation to an appellant.
(2)As soon as practicable after the relevant act the prosecutor must—
(a)review all information of which the prosecutor is aware that relates to the grounds of appeal in the appellate proceedings, and
(b)disclose to the appellant any information that falls within subsection (3).
(3)Information falls within this subsection if it is—
(a)information that the prosecutor was required by virtue of section 121(2)(b) or 123(2)(b) to disclose in the earlier proceedings but did not disclose,
(b)information to which, during the earlier proceedings, the prosecutor considered paragraph (a) or (b) of section 121(3) did not apply but to which the prosecutor now considers one or both of those paragraphs would apply, or
(c)information of which the prosecutor has become aware since the disposal of the earlier proceedings that, had the prosecutor been aware of it during those proceedings, the prosecutor would have been required to disclose by virtue of section 121(2)(b) or 123(2)(b).
(4)The prosecutor need not disclose under subsection (2) anything that the prosecutor has already disclosed to the appellant.
“earlier proceedings”, in relation to appellate proceedings, means the proceedings to which the appellate proceedings relate,
“relevant act” means—
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of the relevant definition, the granting under section 107(1)(a) of the 1995 Act of leave to appeal,
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (c) or (d) of the relevant definition, the granting under section 180(1)(a) or, as the case may be, 187(1)(a) of that Act of leave to appeal,
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (e) of the relevant definition, the granting of leave to appeal by the High Court of Justiciary or, as the case may be, the Supreme Court,
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (f) of the relevant definition—
if leave to appeal is required, the granting under section 191(2) of that Act of leave to appeal,
if leave to appeal is not required, service on the prosecutor under the relevant rule of a certified copy of the bill of suspension and the interlocutor granting first order for service,
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (g) of the relevant definition, service on the prosecutor under the relevant rule of a certified copy of the bill of advocation and the interlocutor granting first order for service,
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (h) of the relevant definition, service on the prosecutor under the relevant rule of a certified copy of the petition and the interlocutor granting first order for service,
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (i) of the relevant definition, the lodging of the appeal,
in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (j) of the relevant definition, the lodging of the grounds of appeal by the person to whom the referral relates,
“relevant definition” means the definition of appellate proceedings in section 132,
“relevant rule” means rule 29A.1(3) of the Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 (S.I. 1996/513).
I18 S. 133 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
134Continuing duty of prosecutorS
(1)This section applies where the prosecutor has complied with section 133(2) in relation to an appellant.
(a)from time to time review all information of which the prosecutor is aware that relates to the grounds of appeal in the appellate proceedings which relate to the appellant, and
(b)disclose to the appellant any information that falls within section 133(3).
(3)The prosecutor need not disclose under subsection (2) anything that the prosecutor has already disclosed to the appellant.
(4)In subsection (2), “relevant period” means the period—
(a)beginning with the prosecutor's compliance with section 133(2), and
(b)ending with the relevant conclusion.
(5)In subsection (4), “relevant conclusion” means—
(a)in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of the relevant definition—
(i)the lodging under section 116(1) of the 1995 Act of a notice of abandonment, or
(ii)the disposal of the appeal under section 118 of that Act,
(b)in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (c) or (d) of the relevant definition—
(i)the disposal of the appeal under section 183(1)(b) to (d) of that Act,
(ii)the abandonment of the appeal under section 184(1) of that Act,
(iii)the setting aside of the conviction or sentence or, as the case may be, conviction and sentence under section 188(1) of that Act, or
(iv)the disposal of the appeal under section 190(1) of that Act,
(c)in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (e), (f), (g) or (h) of the relevant definition, the disposal or abandonment of the appeal,
(d)in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (i) of the relevant definition, the disposal of the appeal under section 62(6) of that Act or the abandonment of the appeal,
(e)in relation to proceedings of the type mentioned in paragraph (j) of the relevant definition—
(i)if the referral or finding is being treated as if it were an appeal under Part 8 of that Act, the conclusion mentioned in paragraph (a) above,
(ii)if the referral or finding is being treated as if it were an appeal under Part 10 of that Act, the conclusion mentioned in paragraph (b) above or, where the referral or finding proceeds by way of bill of suspension, bill of advocation or petition to the nobile officium, paragraph (c) above.
(6)In this section, “relevant definition” has the meaning given by section 133(5).
I19 S. 134 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
135Application to prosecutor for further disclosureS
I20 S. 135 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
136Further duty of prosecutor: conviction upheld on appealS
(a)in an appeal to the High Court of Justiciary, the High Court upholds the conviction of a person, and
(b)after the conclusion of the appeal the prosecutor becomes aware of—
(i)information that the prosecutor was required by virtue of section 121(2)(b) or 123(2)(b) to disclose in the earlier proceedings but did not disclose, or
(ii)information that falls within section 133(3) which would have related to the grounds of appeal but was not disclosed.
(3)The prosecutor need not disclose under subsection (2) anything that the prosecutor has already disclosed to the person.
(4)Nothing in this section requires the prosecutor to carry out a review of information of which the prosecutor is aware.
(5)In this section, “earlier proceedings” has the meaning given by section 133(5).
I21 S. 136 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
I22 S. 137 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
138Further duty of prosecutor: appeal against acquittalS
(a)the prosecutor appeals against the acquittal of a person, and
(b)after lodging the appeal the prosecutor becomes aware of information which relates to the appeal and falls within section 133(3).
(4)The prosecutor ceases to be subject to the duty imposed by subsection (2) on the disposal of the appeal by the High Court of Justiciary.
I23 S. 138 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
Court rulings on disclosure: appellate proceedingsS
139Application by appellant for ruling on disclosureS
(1)This section applies where the appellant—
(a)has made a further disclosure request under section 135, and
(b)considers that the prosecutor has failed, in responding to the request, to disclose to the appellant an item of information falling within section 133(3) (the “information in question”).
(2)The appellant may apply to the court for a ruling on whether the information in question falls within section 133(3).
(a)where the appellant is or was charged with more than one offence, the charge or charges to which the application relates,
(c)the appellant's grounds for considering that the information in question falls within section 133(3).
(b)otherwise disclose any reasonable grounds for considering that the information in question falls within section 133(3).
(6)At a hearing appointed under subsection (4), the court must give the prosecutor and the appellant an opportunity to be heard before determining the application.
(a)make a ruling on whether the information in question, or any part of the information in question, falls within section 133(3), and
(b)where the appellant is or was charged with more than one offence, specify the charge or charges to which the ruling relates.
(8)In this section, “the court” means the court before which the appellant's appeal is brought.
(9)Except where it is impracticable to do so, the application is to be assigned to the judges who are to hear the appellant's appeal.
I24 S. 139 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
140Review of ruling under section 139S
(a)the court has made a ruling under section 139 that an item of information (the “information in question”) does not fall within section 133(3), and
(i)the appellant becomes aware of information (“secondary information”) that was unavailable to the court at the time it made its ruling, and
(ii)the appellant considers that, had the secondary information been available to the court at that time, it would have made a ruling that the information in question does fall within section 133(3).
(2)The appellant may apply to the court which made the ruling for a review of the ruling.
(i)make a ruling that the information in question, or any part of the information in question, falls within section 133(3), and
(ii)where the appellant is or was charged with more than one offence, specify the charge or charges to which the ruling relates.
(8)Except where it is impracticable to do so, the application is to be assigned to the judges who dealt with the application for the ruling that is being reviewed.
(10)In this section, “relevant period”, in relation to an appellant, means the period—
(11)In subsection (10), “relevant conclusion” has the meaning given by section 134(5).
I25 S. 140 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
[F5Disclosure in relation to 2011 Act proceedingsS
F5Ss. 140A-140F and cross-headings inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), ss. 13(2), 17(3); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3 (with arts. 4, 5)
140ASections 140B to 140F: interpretationS
In sections 140B to 140F—
“ 2011 Act ” means the Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16),
“ 2011 Act proceedings ” means—
an application under section 2(2), section 3(3)(b) or section 4(3)(b) of the 2011 Act to set aside a person's acquittal and grant authority for a new prosecution,
an application under subsection (3) of section 11 of that Act to charge a person as mentioned in subsection (2) of that section,
an application under subsection (3) of section 12 of that Act to charge, and prosecute anew, a person as mentioned in subsection (2) of that section,
“ respondent ” means the person to whom the 2011 Act proceedings relate.
140BDuty to disclose on institution of 2011 Act proceedingsS
(1)This section applies where 2011 Act proceedings are instituted in relation to a respondent.
(a)review all information of which the prosecutor is aware that relates to the 2011 Act proceedings, and
(b)disclose to the respondent any information that falls within subsection (3).
(a)information that the prosecutor was required by virtue of section 121(2)(b), 123(2)(b), 133(2)(b), 134(2)(b), 136(2), 137(2) or 138(2) to disclose in, or in relation to, the first proceedings but did not disclose,
(b)information to which, during the first proceedings, the prosecutor considered paragraph (a) or (b) of section 121(3) or subsection (3) of section 133 did not apply but to which the prosecutor now considers one or both of those paragraphs or that subsection would apply,
(c)information of which the prosecutor has become aware since the disposal of the first proceedings that, had the prosecutor been aware of it during or after those proceedings, the prosecutor would have been required to disclose by virtue of section 121(2)(b), 123(2)(b), 133(2)(b), 134(2)(b), 136(2), 137(2) or 138(2), or
(d)information of which the prosecutor has become aware since the disposal of the first proceedings, other than information that falls within paragraph (c), which—
(i)would materially weaken or undermine the evidence that is likely to be led or relied on by the prosecutor in the 2011 Act proceedings involving the respondent,
(ii)would materially strengthen the respondent's case, or
(iii)is likely to form part of the evidence to be led or relied on by the prosecutor in the 2011 Act proceedings involving the respondent.
(4)The prosecutor need not disclose under subsection (2)(b) anything that the prosecutor has already disclosed to the respondent.
“ appellate proceedings ” has the meaning given by section 132,
“ first proceedings ”, in relation to 2011 Act proceedings, means the proceedings (including any appellate proceedings or other appeal) in or as a result of which the respondent was convicted or acquitted,
“ relevant act ” means the making of the application under section 2(2), 3(3)(b), 4(3)(b), 11(3) or 12(3) of the 2011 Act.
140CContinuing duty of prosecutorS
(b)during the relevant period, the prosecutor becomes aware of information which relates to the 2011 Act proceedings and falls within section 140B(3).
(2)The prosecutor must disclose to the respondent any information that falls within section 140B(3).
(3)The prosecutor need not disclose under subsection (2) anything that the prosecutor has already disclosed to the respondent.
(5) In subsection (1), “ relevant period ” means the period—
(a)beginning with the prosecutor's compliance with section 140B(2), and
(6) In subsection (5), “ relevant conclusion ” means the disposal or abandonment of the 2011 Act proceedings.
140DApplication to prosecutor for further disclosureS
“ relevant conclusion ” has the meaning given by section 140C(6).
Court rulings on disclosure: 2011 Act proceedingsS
140EApplication by respondent for ruling on disclosureS
(9)Except where it is impracticable to do so, the application is to be assigned to the judge or judges who are to hear the 2011 Act proceedings.
140FReview of ruling under section 140ES
(a)a court has made a ruling under section 140E that an item of information (the “information in question”) does not fall within section 140B(3), and
(i)the respondent becomes aware of information (“secondary information”) that was unavailable to the court at the time it made its ruling, and
(ii)the respondent considers that, had the secondary information been available to the court at that time, it would have made a ruling that the information in question does fall within section 140B(3).
(2)The respondent may apply to the court which made the ruling for a review of the ruling.
(a)a description of the information in question and the secondary information, and
(b)recall that ruling and make a ruling that the information in question, or any part of the information in question, falls within section 140B(3).
(8)Except where it is impracticable to do so, the application is to be assigned to the judge or judges who dealt with the application for the ruling that is being reviewed.
(10)In this section, “relevant period”, in relation to a respondent, means the period—
(11)In subsection (10), “relevant conclusion” has the meaning given by section 140C(6).]
Applications to court: orders preventing or restricting disclosureS
141Application for section 145 orderS
(1)This section applies where the conditions in subsection (2)[F6, (3) or (3A)] are met.
(a)by virtue of section 121(2)(b), 123(2)(b), 124(2)(b), 125(4)(b) or 126(6)(b) the prosecutor is required to disclose an item of information to an accused,
(b)section 121(3)(a) or (b) applies to the information, and
(c)the prosecutor considers that subsection (4) applies.
(a)by virtue of section 133(2)(b), 134(2)(b), 135(3)(b), 136(2), 137(2) or 138(2) the prosecutor is required to disclose an item of information to an appellant or, as the case may be, a person,
(b)where there are proceedings, the information is not likely to form part of the evidence to be led by the prosecutor in the proceedings, and
[F7(3A)The conditions are that—
(c)the prosecutor considers that subsection (4) applies.]
(4)This subsection applies if disclosure of the item of information would be likely to cause a real risk of substantial harm or damage to the public interest.
(5)The prosecutor must apply to the court for an order under section 145 (a “section 145 order”).
F6Words in s. 141(1) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 19(a); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F7S. 141(3A) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 19(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I26 S. 141 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3 )
142Application for non-notification order or exclusion orderS
(1)This section applies where the prosecutor is required by section 141(5) to apply to the court for a section 145 order.
(2)If the application for a section 145 order relates to solemn proceedings (whether continuing or concluded [F8or to 2011 Act proceedings]), the prosecutor may also apply to the court for—
(a)a non-notification order and an exclusion order, or
(b)an exclusion order (but not a non-notification order).
(3)If the application for a section 145 order relates to summary proceedings (whether continuing or concluded), the prosecutor may also apply to the court for an exclusion order.
(4)A non-notification order is an order under section 143 prohibiting notice being given to the accused of—
(a)the making of an application for—
(i)the section 145 order to which the non-notification order relates,
(ii)the non-notification order, and
(iii)an exclusion order, and
(b)the determination of those applications.
(5)An exclusion order is an order under section 143 or 144 prohibiting the accused from attending or making representations in proceedings for the determination of the application for a section 145 order to which the exclusion order relates.
(6)Subsection (7) applies where the prosecutor applies—
(a)by virtue of subsection (2)(a) for a non-notification order and an exclusion order, or
(b)by virtue of subsection (2)(a) or (b) for an exclusion order.
(7)Before determining in accordance with section 145 the application for the section 145 order, the court must—
(a)in accordance with section 143, determine any applications for a non-notification order and an exclusion order,
(b)in accordance with section 144, determine any application for an exclusion order.
(8)In this section and sections 143 to 145—
[F9“accused” includes—
where subsection (5) of section 141 applies by virtue of the conditions in subsection (3A) of that section being met, the respondent,]
“ appellant ” has the meaning given by section 132.
[F10“respondent” has the meaning given by section 140A. ]
F8 Words in s. 142(2) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 20(a) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F9Words in s. 142(8) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 20(b)(i); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F10Words in s. 142(8) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 20(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I27 S. 142 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3 )
143Application for non-notification order and exclusion orderS
(b)that, having regard to all the circumstances, the making of a non-notification order would be consistent with the accused's receiving a fair trial.
(11)In this section and sections 144 and 145, references to the accused's receiving a fair trial [F11include—
(b)where subsection (5) of section 141 applies by virtue of the conditions in subsection (3A) of that section being met, references to the respondent receiving a fair hearing in the 2011 Act proceedings.]
F11Words in s. 143(11) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 21; S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I28 S. 143 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3 )
144Application for exclusion orderS
(b)that, having regard to all the circumstances, the making of an exclusion order would be consistent with the accused's receiving a fair trial.
I29 S. 144 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3 )
145Application for section 145 order: determinationS
(a)the prosecutor applies for a section 145 order, and
(b)any application for a non-notification order or an exclusion order has been determined by the court.
(a)consider the item of information to which the application for a section 145 order relates,
(b)give the prosecutor and (if the court has not made an exclusion order) the accused the opportunity to be heard, and
(c)determine—
(i)where the application for the section 145 order is made by virtue of section 141(2), whether the conditions in subsection (3) apply, F12...
(ii)where the application for the section 145 order is made by virtue of section 141(3), whether the conditions in subsection (4) apply [F13or
(ii)where the application for the section 145 order is made by virtue of section 141(3A), whether the conditions in subsection (4A) apply,]
(d)if the court determines that the conditions in subsection (3)[F14, (4) or, as the case may be, (4A)] apply, determine whether subsection (5) applies.
(a)that by virtue of section 121(2)(b), 123(2)(b), 124(2)(b), 125(4)(b) or 126(6)(b) the prosecutor is required to disclose the item of information,
(b)that section 121(3)(a) or (b) applies to the information,
(d)that withholding the item of information would be consistent with the accused's receiving a fair trial, and
(e)that the public interest would be protected only if a section 145 order were to be made.
(a)that by virtue of section 133(2)(b), 134(2)(b), 135(3)(b), 136(2), 137(2) or 138(2) the prosecutor is required to disclose an item of information to an appellant or, as the case may be, a person,
(b)where there are proceedings, the information is not likely to form part of the evidence to be led by the prosecutor in the proceedings,
(d)that withholding the item of information is not inconsistent with the person's having received a fair trial in the proceedings to which the item relates, and
[F15(4A)The conditions are—
(d)that withholding the item of information is not inconsistent with the respondent's receiving a fair hearing in the 2011 Act proceedings to which the item relates, and
(e)that the public interest would be protected only if a section 145 order were to be made.]
(5)This subsection applies if the court considers that the item of information could be disclosed or partly disclosed in such a way that—
(a)the condition in paragraph (c) of subsection (3)[F16, paragraph (c) of subsection (4) or, as the case may be, paragraph (c) of subsection (4A)] would not be met, and
(b)the disclosure (or partial disclosure) would be consistent with the accused's receiving a fair trial.
(6)If the court considers that subsection (3)[F17, (4) or, as the case may be, (4A)] (but not subsection (5)) applies, it may make a section 145 order preventing disclosure of the information.
(7)If the court considers that subsection (5) applies, it may make a section 145 order requiring the information to be disclosed or partly disclosed to the accused in the manner specified in the order.
(8)For the purposes of subsection (5) the ways in which the item of information might be disclosed or partly disclosed include in particular—
(a)providing the information after (whether by redaction or otherwise) removing or obscuring parts of it,
(b)providing extracts or summaries of the information or part of it.
F12 Word in s. 145(2)(c) omitted (28.11.2011) by virtue of Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 22(a)(i) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F13 S. 145(2)(c)(iii) and word inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 22(a)(ii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F14 Words in s. 145(2)(d) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 22(b) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F15 S. 145(4A) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 22(c) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F16 Words in s. 145(5)(a) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 22(d) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F17 Words in s. 145(6) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 22(e) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
I30 S. 145 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3 )
Orders preventing or restricting disclosure: Secretary of StateS
146Order preventing or restricting disclosure: application by Secretary of StateS
(1)Where the condition in subsection (2), (3)[F18, (4) or (4A)] is met in relation to an item of information that the prosecutor proposes to disclose, the Secretary of State may apply to the court for an order under this section (a “section 146 order”) in relation to the item of information.
(2)The condition is that the prosecutor proposes to disclose to the accused information which the prosecutor is required to disclose by virtue of section 121(2)(b), 123(2)(b), 124(2)(b), 125(4)(b) or 126(6)(b).
(3)The condition is that the prosecutor proposes to disclose to an appellant or, as the case may be, a person information which the prosecutor is required to disclose by virtue of section 133(2)(b), 134(2)(b), 135(3)(b), 136(2), 137(2) or 138(2).
(4)The condition is that the prosecutor proposes to disclose to an accused, appellant or person to whom section 136, 137 or 138 applies information which the prosecutor is not required to disclose by virtue of this Part.
[F19(4A)The condition is that the prosecutor proposes to disclose to a respondent information which the prosecutor is required to disclose by virtue of section 140B(2)(b), 140C(2) or 140D(3)(b).]
(5)If the Secretary of State also makes an application in accordance with subsection (2) or (3) of section 147, the court must comply with subsections (6) and (7) of that section.
(6)Where an application is made under subsection (1), the court must—
(a)consider the item of information to which the application relates,
(b)give the Secretary of State and the prosecutor the opportunity to be heard,
(c)if the application relates to information which the prosecutor is required to disclose by virtue of subsection (2)[F20, (3) or (4A)] and a non-attendance order has not been made, give the accused the opportunity to be heard,
(d)determine—
(i)where the application for the section 146 order is made by virtue of subsection (2), whether the conditions in subsection (7) apply, F21...
(ii)where the application for the section 146 order is made by virtue of subsection (3) or (4), whether the conditions in subsection (8) apply, [F22or
(iii)where the application for the section 146 order is made by virtue of subsection (4A), whether the conditions in subsection (8A) apply,] and
(e)if the court determines that the conditions in subsection (7) [F23, (8) or, as the case may be, (8A)] apply, determine whether subsection (9) applies.
(7)The conditions are—
(a)that if the item of information were to be disclosed there would be a real risk of substantial harm or damage to the public interest,
(b)that withholding the item of information would be consistent with the accused's receiving a fair trial, and
(c)that the public interest would be protected only if a section 146 order of the type mentioned in subsection (10) were to be made.
(a)in the case of an application made by virtue of subsection (3), that by virtue of section 133(2)(b), 134(2)(b), 135(3)(b), 136(2), 137(2) or 138(2) the prosecutor is required to disclose an item of information to an appellant or, as the case may be, a person,
(c)that withholding the item of information is not inconsistent with the person's having received a fair trial in the proceedings to which the item relates, and
(d)that the public interest would be protected only if a section 146 order of the type mentioned in subsection (10) were to be made.
[F24(8A)The conditions are—
(c)that withholding the item of information is not inconsistent with the respondent's receiving a fair hearing in the 2011 Act proceedings to which the item relates, and
(d)that the public interest would be protected only if a section 146 order of the type mentioned in subsection (10) were to be made.]
(9)This subsection applies if the court considers that the item of information could be disclosed or partly disclosed in such a way that—
(a)the condition in paragraph (a) of subsection (7)[F25, paragraph (b) of subsection (8) or, as the case may be, paragraph (b) of subsection (8A)] would not be met, and
(10)If the court considers that subsection (7)[F26, (8) or, as the case may be (8A)] (but not subsection (9)) applies, it may make a section 146 order preventing disclosure of the information.
(11)If the court considers that subsection (9) applies, it may make a section 146 order requiring the information to be disclosed or partly disclosed to the accused in the manner specified in the order.
(12)For the purposes of subsection (11) the order may in particular specify that—
(a)the item of information be disclosed after removing or obscuring parts of it (whether by redaction or otherwise),
(b)extracts or summaries of the item of information (or part of it) be disclosed instead of the item of information.
(13)In this section and sections 147 to 149—
[F27“accused” includes—
where subsection (4A) applies, the respondent,]
[F28“respondent” has the meaning given by section 140A. ]
(14)In this section and sections 147 to 149, references to the accused's receiving a fair trial [F29include—
(b)where subsection (4A) applies, references to the respondent receiving a fair hearing in the 2011 Act proceedings.]
F18 Words in s. 146(1) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(a); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F19 S. 146(4A) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F20 Words in s. 146(6)(c) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(c)(i); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F21 Word in s. 146(6) omitted (28.11.2011) by virtue of Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(c)(ii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F22 S. 146(6)(d)(iii) and word inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(c)(iii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F23 Words in s. 146(6)(e) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(c)(iv); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F24 S. 146(8A) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(d); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F25 Words in s. 146(9)(a) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(e); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F26 Words in s. 146(10) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(f); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F27 Words in s. 146(13) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(g)(i); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F28 Words in s. 146(13) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(g)(ii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F29 Words in s. 146(14) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 23(h); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I31 S. 146 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
147Application for ancillary orders: Secretary of StateS
(1)This section applies where the Secretary of State applies for a section 146 order.
(2)If the application under section 146 relates to solemn proceedings (whether continuing or concluded) [F30or to 2011 Act proceedings], the Secretary of State may also apply to the court for—
(a)a restricted notification order and a non-attendance order, or
(b)a non-attendance order (but not a restricted notification order).
(3)If the application under section 146 relates to summary proceedings (whether continuing or concluded), the Secretary of State may also apply to the court for a non-attendance order.
(4)A restricted notification order is an order under section 148 prohibiting notice being given to the accused of—
(i)the section 146 order to which the restricted notification order relates,
(ii)the restricted notification order, and
(iii)a non-attendance order, and
(5)A non-attendance order is an order under section 148(7) or 149 prohibiting the accused from attending or making representations in proceedings for the determination of the application for the section 146 order to which the non-attendance order relates.
(6)Subsection (7) applies where the Secretary of State applies—
(a)by virtue of subsection (2)(a) for a restricted notification order and a non-attendance order, or
(b)by virtue of subsection (2)(a) or (b) for a non-attendance order.
(7)Before determining the application for the section 146 order, the court must—
(a)in accordance with section 148, determine any application for a restricted notification order and a non-attendance order,
(b)in accordance with section 149, determine any application for a non-attendance order.
F30Words in s. 147(2) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 24; S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I32 S. 147 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3 )
148Application for restricted notification order and non-attendance orderS
(b)that, having regard to all the circumstances, the making of a restricted notification order would be consistent with the accused's receiving a fair trial.
I33 S. 148 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3 )
149Application for non-attendance orderS
(1)This section applies where by virtue of section 147(2)(b) the Secretary of State applies for a non-attendance order (but not a restricted notification order).
(2)On receiving the application, the court must appoint a hearing.
(3)On the application of the Secretary of State the court may exclude the accused from the hearing.
(4)If after giving the Secretary of State, the prosecutor and, if not excluded under subsection (3), the accused an opportunity to be heard the court is satisfied that the conditions in subsection (5) are met, the court may make a non-attendance order.
(a)that disclosure to the accused of the nature of the information to which the application for the section 146 order relates would be likely to cause a real risk of substantial harm or damage to the public interest, and
(b)that, having regard to all the circumstances, the making of a non-attendance order would be consistent with the accused's receiving a fair trial.
I34 S. 149 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with art. 3 )
150Special counselS
(1)This section applies where the court is determining—
(a)an application for a non-notification order,
(b)an application for an exclusion order,
(c)an application for a section 145 order,
(d)an application for a restricted notification order,
(e)an application for a non-attendance order,
(f)an application for a section 146 order,
(g)an application for review of the grant or refusal of any of those orders,
(h)an appeal relating to any of those orders.
(2)If the condition in subsection (3) is met, the court may appoint a person (“special counsel”) to represent the interests of the accused in relation to the determination of the application, review or appeal.
(3)The condition is that the court considers that the appointment of special counsel is necessary to ensure that the accused receives a fair trial.
(4)Before deciding whether to appoint special counsel in a non-notification case, the court—
(a)must give the prosecutor an opportunity to be heard, but
(b)must not give the accused an opportunity to be heard.
(5)Before deciding whether to appoint special counsel in a restricted notification case, the court—
(a)must give the prosecutor and the Secretary of State an opportunity to be heard,
(6)Before deciding whether to appoint special counsel in any case other than a non-notification case or a restricted notification case, the court must give all the parties an opportunity to be heard.
(7)The prosecutor may appeal to the High Court against a decision of the court not to appoint special counsel in any case.
(8)The Secretary of State may appeal to the High Court against a decision of the court not to appoint special counsel in a restricted notification case.
(9)The accused may appeal to the High Court against a decision not to appoint special counsel in any case other than a non-notification case or a restricted notification case.
(10)In this section and section 152—
[F31 “ accused ” includes—
“non-notification case” means a case where the court is determining—
an application for a non-notification order,
an application for review of the grant or refusal of a non-notification order,
an appeal relating to such an order,
[F32 “ respondent ” has the meaning given by section 140A, ]
“restricted notification case” means a case where the court is determining—
an application for a restricted notification order,
an application for review of the grant or refusal of a restricted notification order,
an appeal relating to such an order.
F31Words in s. 150(10) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 25(a); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F32Words in s. 150(10) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 25(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I35 S. 150 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
151Persons eligible for appointment as special counselS
The court may appoint a person as special counsel under section 150(2) only if the person is a solicitor or advocate.
I36 S. 151 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
152Role of special counselS
(1)Special counsel's duty is, in relation to the determination of the relevant application or appeal, to act in the best interests of the accused with a view only to ensuring that the accused receives a fair trial.
(2)Special counsel—
(a)is entitled to see the confidential information, but
(b)must not disclose any of the confidential information to the accused or the accused's representative (if any).
(3)Special counsel appointed in a non-notification case or a restricted notification case must not—
(a)disclose to the accused or the accused's representative (if any) the making of the relevant application or appeal, or
(b)otherwise communicate with the accused or the accused's representative (if any) about the relevant application or appeal.
(4)Special counsel appointed in any case other than a non-notification case or a restricted notification case must not communicate with the accused or the accused's representative (if any) about the relevant application or appeal except—
(a)with the permission of the court, and
(b)where permission is given, in accordance with such conditions as the court may impose.
(5)Before deciding whether to grant permission, the court must give—
(b)in the case of an application for a section 146 order or a non-attendance order, the Secretary of State,
[F33(5A)In subsection (1), the reference to the accused receiving a fair trial includes reference to the respondent receiving a fair hearing in the 2011 Act proceedings.]
“the confidential information” means—
the information to which the relevant application or appeal relates, and
a copy of the relevant application or appeal,
“relevant application or appeal” means the application or appeal referred to in section 150(1) in respect of which special counsel is appointed.
F33S. 152(5A) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 26; S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I37 S. 152 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
(1)The prosecutor may appeal to the [F34appropriate Appeal Court] against—
(2)The accused may appeal to the [F34appropriate Appeal Court] against the making of—
(3)The Secretary of State may appeal to the [F34appropriate Appeal Court] against—
(4)If special counsel was appointed in relation to an application for a non-notification order, special counsel may appeal to the [F34appropriate Appeal Court] against the making of—
(5)If special counsel was appointed in relation to an application for a restricted notification order, special counsel may appeal to the [F34appropriate Appeal Court] against the making of—
[F35 “ accused ” includes—
[F36“appropriate Appeal Court” means—
[F37 “ respondent ” has the meaning given by section 140A. ]
F34Words in s. 153(1)-(5) substituted (22.9.2015) by The Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions No. 2) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/338), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 13(2) (with art. 4)
F35Words in s. 153(10) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 27(a); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F36Words in s. 153(10) inserted (22.9.2015) by The Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Provisions No. 2) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/338), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 13(3) (with art. 4)
F37Words in s. 153(10) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 27(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I38 S. 153 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
I39 S. 154 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
Review of section 145 and 146 ordersS
155Review of section 145 orderS
(a)the court makes a section 145 order, and
(b)during the relevant period the prosecutor or the accused becomes aware of information that was unavailable to the court at the time when the order was made.
(2)The prosecutor or, as the case may be, special counsel or the accused may apply to the court to review the section 145 order.
(3)Except in the case mentioned in subsection (4), the same persons are entitled to be heard on the application for review as were entitled to be heard on the application for the section 145 order.
(a)a non-notification order was granted in relation to the section 145 order which is under review, and
(b)the court is satisfied that the conditions in section 143(6) are met,
the court may, where the prosecutor or, as the case may be, special counsel applies for the review, make an order prohibiting notification being given to the accused of the application for review.
(a)an exclusion order was granted in relation to the section 145 order which is under review, and
(b)the court is satisfied that the conditions in section 144(5) are met,
the court may, where the prosecutor or, as the case may be, special counsel or the accused applies for the review, exclude the accused from the review.
(6)If the court is not satisfied that the conditions mentioned in section 145(3) [F38or (4A)] are met, the court may—
(a)recall the section 145 order, or
(b)recall the section 145 order and make an order requiring disclosure to the specified extent.
(7)Nothing in this section affects any right of appeal in relation to the section 145 order.
[F39“accused” includes—
“relevant period”, in relation to an accused, means the period—
beginning with the making of the section 145 order, and
[F40“respondent” has the meaning given by section 140A, ]
“specified” means specified in the order of the court.
(9)For the purposes of this section, proceedings against an accused are to be taken to be concluded if—
(e)the proceedings are deserted pro loco et tempore for any reason and no further trial diet is appointed,
(f)the indictment falls or is for any other reason not brought to trial, the diet is not continued, adjourned or postponed and no further proceedings are in contemplation,
(g)any appeal by the prosecutor is determined or abandoned, F41...
(h)the accused is convicted and any appeal is determined or abandoned [F42, or
(i)the 2011 Act proceedings are disposed of or abandoned.]
(10)In its application to proceedings against an appellant or other person, subsection (9) is to be read as if paragraphs (a) to (f) were omitted.
[F43(11)In its application to proceedings involving a respondent, subsection (9) is to be read as if paragraphs (a) to (h) were omitted.]
F38 Words in s. 155(6) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 28(a) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F39 Words in s. 155(8) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 28(b)(i) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F40 Words in s. 155(8) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 28(b)(ii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F41 Word in s. 155(9) omitted (28.11.2011) by virtue of Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 28(c)(i) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F42 S. 155(9)(i) and word inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 28(c)(ii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F43 S. 155(11) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 28(d) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
I40 S. 155 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
156Review of section 146 orderS
(a)the court makes a section 146 order, and
(b)during the relevant period the Secretary of State, the prosecutor, special counsel or the accused becomes aware of information that was unavailable to the court at the time when the order was made.
(2)The Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the prosecutor, special counsel or the accused may apply to the court to review the order.
(3)Except in the case mentioned in subsection (4), the same persons are entitled to be heard on the application for review as were entitled to be heard on the application for the order.
(a)a restricted notification order was granted in relation to the order which is under review, and
(b)the court is satisfied that the conditions in section 148(6) are met,
the court may, where the Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the prosecutor or special counsel applies for the review, make an order prohibiting notification of the application for review being given to the accused.
(a)a non-attendance order was granted in relation to the order which is under review, and
(b)the court is satisfied that the conditions in section 149(5) are met,
the court may, where the Secretary of State or, as the case may be, the prosecutor, special counsel or the accused applies for the review, exclude the accused from the review.
(6)If the court is not satisfied that the conditions mentioned in section 146(7) are met, the court may—
(a)recall the order which is under review, or
(b)recall the order which is under review and make an order requiring the information to be disclosed or partly disclosed to the accused in the specified manner.
(7)Nothing in this section affects any right of appeal in relation to the order which is under review.
[F44 “ accused ” includes—
beginning with the making of the section 146 order, and
[F45 “ respondent ” has the meaning given by section 140A, ]
(g)any appeal by the prosecutor is determined or abandoned, F46...
(h)the accused is convicted and any appeal is determined or abandoned [F47or
[F48(11)In its application to proceedings involving a respondent, subsection (9) is to be read as if paragraphs (a) to (h) were omitted.]
F44Words in s. 156(8) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 29(a)(i); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F45Words in s. 156(8) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 29(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F46Word in s. 156(9) omitted (28.11.2011) by virtue of Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 29(b)(i); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F47S. 156(9)(i) and word inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 29(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F48S. 156(11) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 29(c); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I41 S. 156 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
157Review by court of section 145 and 146 ordersS
(1)This section applies where the court makes a section 145 order or a section 146 order.
(2)During the relevant period, the court must from time to time consider in relation to each order whether, having regard to the information of which the court is aware, the order concerned continues to be appropriate.
(3)If the court considers that the order concerned might no longer be appropriate, the court must appoint a hearing to review the matter.
(4)In this section, “relevant period” has the same meaning as in section 155(8).
I42 S. 157 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
Applications and reviews: generalS
[F49(c)if the 2011 Act proceedings to which the application or review relates are continuing, to the same judge or judges as have been (or are to be) assigned to those proceedings.]
(5)The accused, appellant[F50, other person or, as the case may be, respondent] to whom the order relates is not entitled to see or be made aware of the contents of an application for—
[F51(6)In this section—
F49S. 158(4)(c) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 30(a); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F50Words in s. 158(5) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 30(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F51S. 158(6) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 30(c); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I43 S. 158 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
159Exemptions from disclosureS
Information must not be disclosed by virtue of this Part to the extent that it is material the disclosure of which is prohibited by [F52section 56 of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016] .
F52Words in s. 159 substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 51 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)
I44 S. 159 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
[F53 “ accused ” includes—
[F54 “ respondent ” has the meaning given by section 140A. ]
F53Words in s. 160(9) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 31(a); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F54Words in s. 160(9) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 31(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I45 S. 160 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
I46 S. 161 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
162Confidentiality of disclosed informationS
(1)This section applies where by virtue of this Part the prosecutor discloses information to an accused.
(2)The accused must not use or disclose the information or anything recorded in it other than in accordance with subsection (3).
(3)The accused may use or disclose the information—
(a)for the purposes of the proper preparation and presentation of the accused's case in the proceedings in relation to which the information was disclosed (“the original proceedings”),
(b)with a view to the taking of an appeal in relation to the matter giving rise to the original proceedings,
(c)for the purposes of the proper preparation and presentation of the accused's case in any such appeal.
(4)A person to whom information is disclosed by virtue of subsection (3) must not use or disclose the information or anything recorded in it other than for the purpose for which it was disclosed.
(5)If despite subsection (2) the accused discloses the information or anything recorded in it other than in accordance with subsection (3), a person to whom information is disclosed must not use or disclose the information or anything recorded in it.
(6)Subsections (2), (4) and (5) do not apply in relation to the use or disclosure of information which is in the public domain at the time of the use or disclosure.
(7)In subsection (3) “appeal” includes—
(a)the reference of a case to the High Court of Justiciary by the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission under section 194B of the 1995 Act,
(b)a petition to the nobile officium,
(c)proceedings in the European Court of Human Rights.
[F55(8)In this section—
“ accused ” includes—
(9)Nothing in this section affects any other restriction or prohibition on the use or disclosure of information, whether the restriction or prohibition arises by virtue of an enactment (whenever passed or made) or otherwise.
F55S. 162(8) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 32; S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I47 S. 162 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
163Contravention of section 162S
(1)A person who knowingly uses or discloses information in contravention of section 162 commits an offence.
(a)on summary conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 12 months or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum or to both,
I48 S. 163 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
164Code of practiceS
(1)The Lord Advocate—
[F56(a)constables of the Police Service of Scotland,]
F56S. 164(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 42(3); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
I49 S. 164 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
165Acts of AdjournalS
The High Court may by Act of Adjournal make such rules as it considers necessary or expedient for the purposes of, in consequence of, or for giving full effect to, any provision of this Part.
I50 S. 165 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch.
166Abolition of common law rules about disclosureS
(1)The provisions of this Part replace any equivalent common law rules about disclosure of information by the prosecutor in connection with criminal proceedings.
(2)The common law rules about disclosure of information by the prosecutor in connection with criminal proceedings are abolished in so far as they are replaced by or are inconsistent with the provisions of this Part.
(3)Sections 128[F57, 139 and 140E] do not affect any right under the common law of an accused[F58, appellant or respondent] to seek disclosure or recovery of information by or from the prosecutor by means of a procedure other than an application under one or other of those sections.
(4)Subsection (5) applies where, following an application (the “earlier disclosure application”) by the accused[F59, the appellant or the respondent] under section 128[F60, 139 or 140E], the court has made a ruling that (as the case may be)—
(a)section 121(3) does not apply to information, F61...
(b)information does not fall within section 133(3)[F62, or
(c)information does not fall within section 140B(3).]
(5)The accused[F63, the appellant or, as the case may be, the respondent] is not entitled to seek the disclosure or recovery of the same information by or from the prosecutor by means of any other procedure at common law on grounds that are substantially the same as any of those on which the earlier disclosure application was made.
(6)Subsection (7) applies where, following an application (the “earlier common law application”) by the accused [F64or the respondent] under a procedure other than an application under section 128[F65, 139 or 140E], the court has decided not to make an order for the recovery or disclosure of information by or from the prosecutor.
(7)The accused[F66, the appellant or, as the case may be, the respondent] is not entitled to make an application under section 128[F67, 139 or 140E] in relation to the same information on grounds that are substantially the same as any of those on which the earlier common law application was made.
[F68(8)In this section—
“ appellant ” has the meaning given by section 132,
“respondent” has the meaning given by section 140A. ]
F57 Words in s. 166(3) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(a)(i) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F58 Words in s. 166(3) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(a)(ii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F59 Words in s. 166(4) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(b)(i) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F60 Words in s. 166(4) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(b)(ii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F61 Word in s. 166(4) omitted (28.11.2011) by virtue of Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(b)(iii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F62 S. 166(4)(c) and word inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(b)(iv) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F63 Words in s. 166(5) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(c) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F64 Words in s. 166(6) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(d)(i) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F65 Words in s. 166(6) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(d)(ii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F66 Words in s. 166(7) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(e)(i) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F67 Words in s. 166(7) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(e)(ii) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
F68 S. 166(8) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16) , s. 17(3) , Sch. para. 33(f) ; S.S.I. 2011/365 , art. 3
I51 S. 166 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178 , art. 2 , Sch. (with Sch. )
Interpretation of Part 6S
167Interpretation of Part 6S
“investigating agency” has the meaning given by section 117(4),
“procurator fiscal” and “prosecutor” have the meanings given by section 307(1) of the 1995 Act.
(2)References in the following sections to the accused include references to a solicitor or advocate acting on behalf of the accused—
(a)section 121(2)(b),
(b)section 122(2),
(c)section 123(2)(b) and (3),
(d)section 124(2)(b),
(e)section 125(4)(b),
(f)section 126(6)(b),
(g)section 127(2),
(h)section 128(1)(b),
(i)section 129(6).
(3)References in the following sections to the accused[F69, the appellant or other person or the respondent] include references to a solicitor or advocate acting on behalf of the accused[F70, the appellant or other person or, as the case may be, the respondent]—
(a)section 141,
(b)section 142,
(c)section 143,
(d)section 144 (other than subsection (5)(b)),
(e)section 145(4)(a)[F71, (4A)(a)] and (7),
(f)section 146 (other than subsections (7)(b), (8)(c)[F72, (8A)(c)] and (9)(b)),
(g)section 147,
(h)section 148 (other than subsection (6)(b)),
(i)section 149 (other than subsection (5)(b)),
(j)section 153(8)(c) and (d),
(k)section 155(1) and (4),
(l)section 156(1)(b), (4), (5) (in the second place where it occurs) and (6),
(m)section 158(5),
(n)section 160,
(o)section 162(1), (2), (3) (where it first occurs) and (5).
(4)References in the following sections to an appellant include references to a solicitor or advocate acting on behalf of the appellant—
(a)section 133(2)(b) and (4),
(b)section 134(1), (2)(b) and (3),
(c)section 135(1), (2), (3)(b) and (4).
(5)References in the following sections to a person include references to a solicitor or advocate acting on behalf of the person or, as the case may be, to a solicitor or advocate who acted on behalf of the person in the proceedings to which the information relates—
(a)section 136(2) and (3),
(b)section 137(2) and (4),
(c)section 138(2) and (3).
[F73(6)References in the following sections to the respondent include references to a solicitor or advocate acting on behalf of the respondent—
(c)section 140D(1), (2), (3)(b) and (4).]
F69Words in s. 167(3) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 34(a)(i); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F70Words in s. 167(3) substituted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 34(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F71Words in s. 167(3)(e) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 34(a)(iii); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F72Words in s. 167(3)(f) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 34(a)(iv); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
F73S. 167(6) inserted (28.11.2011) by Double Jeopardy (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 16), s. 17(3), Sch. para. 34(b); S.S.I. 2011/365, art. 3
I52 S. 167 in force at 6.6.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch.