Global Perspectives on the Law of Disclosure

This collection presents a comparative assessment of issues impacting disclosure of criminal evidence in a range of international jurisdictions. The book introduces the major features driving disclosure practice in a mixture of common and civil law countries from across the world, including the global north and south and drawn from an extensive range of collaborators. This wide breadth of perspectives provides a comprehensive overview of how disclosure functions. Each chapter is underpinned by three core pillars, which are addressed throughout each chapter. The first explains disclosure law and its core principles in the given jurisdiction. The second provides an analysis of the key issues and challenges faced within this jurisdiction. The final pillar focuses on potential reform and the identification of best practice. The book will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the areas of criminal procedure and justice.

Ed Johnston is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Procedure and the Faculty Research Lead at the University of Northampton, UK. Ed has published in various criminal justice journals, including the Criminal Law Review, the International Journal of Evidence and Proof and the Journal of Criminal Law. Ed’s research interests include disclosure, the role of the defence lawyer, the demise of adversarialism and fair trial rights.

Tom Smith is Associate Professor in Law at the University of the West of England (UWE), UK. His research focuses on suspect and defendant rights, pre-trial detention and bail, open justice, and neurodivergence in the criminal justice system. He is the Founder and Joint Co-Ordinator of the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN), a group of academics, practitioners and community members promoting research and knowledge exchange, and evidence-led practice.