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43 Accused may make request for material etc. not provided

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Explained inBill clause 43
(1)The accused may give to the informant a written request for—
(a)a copy of any statements made or information given by persons listed in a full brief;
(b)a copy of any things listed in a full brief;
(c)subject to section 43A, inspection of the exhibits at a time and place agreed between the accused and the informant;
S. 43(1)(c) amended by No. 42/2015 s. 13.
(d)a copy of any information, document or thing specified by the accused that is required by or under this Act to be included in a preliminary brief or a full brief, as the case may be, and was not so included;
(e)particulars of previous convictions of any witness who the prosecution intends to call at the hearing.
(2)Subject to subsection (3), a request under subsection (1) may be made at any time after service of the preliminary brief or the full brief, whichever first occurs.
(3)Unless the Magistrates' Court otherwise orders, a request under subsection (1) must be made at least 7 days before—
(a)the contest mention hearing; or
(b)if a contest mention hearing is not held, the summary hearing.