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MG6C POLICE SCHEDULE OF RELEVANT NON-SENSITIVE MATERIAL
The purpose of this form is to:
Inform the prosecutor of the description and existence of all non-sensitive material relevant to the case
Inform the prosecutor of the location of the material for inspection
Allow the prosecutor to record whether the material is disclosable, clearly not disclosable, or to allow inspection.
Description of the ‘relevant material’ should be sufficient to enable identification of the item without disclosing the source or nature of sensitivity.
The sensitivity should be recorded without disclosing the nature of the source of sensitivity.
Each item must be consecutively numbered.
If ‘No’, liaise with Disclosure Officer.
MG6D POLICE SCHEDULE OF RELEVANT SENSITIVE MATERIAL
The purpose of this form is to:
Inform the prosecutor of the description and existence of all sensitive material relevant to the case
Inform the prosecutor of the reason for sensitivity
Allow the prosecutor to record whether they agree that the material is sensitive or the prosecutor needs to make a Public Interest Immunity (PII) application to the court.
Where more than one Disclosure Officer is involved, each should submit a separate MG6E (unless they merely corroborate one another).
For pre-committal Common Law disclosure outside of CPIA obligations see R v DPP ex parte LEE (Guidance notes 12 and 13 on MG6).
Corresponding item number as shown on MG6C or MG6D
schedule.
Either schedule MG6C
or MG6D.
An explanation of the reasons that an item may undermine the prosecution case or assist the defence must be entered here. This will include a police response to the defence case where supplied.
Provide CPS with copy of any item listed.
MG6E DISCLOSURE OFFICER’S REPORT
The purpose of this form is:
To highlight to the prosecutor unused material (sensitive or non-sensitive) that undermines the prosecution case or assists the defence
To inform the prosecutor of any unused material that needs to be disclosed under Paragraph
7.3 of the Code of Practice
To provide the CPS with the disclosure officer’s certification
To give details of material likely to be covered by paragraph 7.3 on rear of the form.
Complete this section to enable jointly charged defendants to be dealt with at the same court appearance.
Child Abuse cases
(See note 2)
Information that the court needs to be told includes:
Nature/seriousness of offence
Defendant’s antecedents or previous convictions
Defendant’s lack of associations/community ties
Defendant’s previous bail record
Is defendant currently on bail for other offences?
Strength of evidence against defendant.
If arrested on warrant insert “Arrested on Warrant” here. Attach an MG11 detailing the circumstances of arrest e.g. evaded capture and log events/number of attempts to execute the warrant.
Include sufficient information to show that there are substantial grounds for opposing unconditional bail.
(See Note 1.)
Where the case involves a breach of bail conditions, enter these on MG8
Where category 3. applies, officers must complete the relevant section on the MG6 to ensure that the defendant is restricted from contacting vulnerable witnesses/victims whilst detained on remand.
MG7 REMAND IN CUSTODY APPLICATION
The purpose of this form is:
To enable police to request the prosecutor to make an application for a remand in custody or on conditional bail.
It also informs the prosecutor of the specific grounds on which the application is sought.
Enter reasons for adding conditions to any grant of bail and state what the conditions should be.
The information supplied must satisfy the court that conditions are necessary to prevent the defendant failing to answer bail, committing further offences, interfering with witnesses or obstructing the course of justice.
Adding a “doorstep” bail condition will allow police to insist that an offender presents themselves in person during curfew.