43. Accused may make request for material etc. not provided

43. Accused may make request for material etc. not provided

(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) inspection of the exhibits at a time and place agreed between the accused and the informant;

(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.