4. CODE DEFINITIONS.

Where:

 Code “O” is used, details should be included at the bottom of the form.

 Code “C” is used, a brief description of the duration, location and subject of the course should be included in the space at the bottom of the form.

 Code “S” is used, an indication should be given as to whether an officer is fit to travel to court to give evidence despite the sickness or injury. Where the officer has no personal objections, a brief account of the nature of the sickness or injury should also be included.

5. Where an MG10 has already been submitted and the police become aware that witness availability has changed, a revised MG10 should be submitted to the CPS as soon as possible, and in any event within 4 days.

6. The MG10 is a RESTRICTED document. It contains details of when witnesses may be away from their homes. This information, wrongly disclosed, may lead to unfortunate consequences. Prosecutors are reminded that the phrase “unavailable” is all that needs to be revealed. This practice should be agreed with the court.

7. Police officers are reminded that when an MG10 is submitted, it must accurately reflect their dates to avoid. It must also be updated expeditiously, in order to prevent the officer being called to court on an inconvenient date.

The witness should sign after the last word of their statement (as well as at the bottom of each page).

Include full name to enable a PNC check to be completed

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