Disclosure in the digital age
On 20 March 2025, Jonathan Fisher KC published Part 1 of the findings of his independent review of disclosure and fraud offences (the report), following the release of his preliminary findings in April 2024.
This week, Neil Swift, Fred Kelly and Zainab Bhadelia have analysed the key findings of Jonathan Fisher KC’s independent review for an article titled ‘Disclosure in the Digital Age’ published by the New Law Journal.
Here are five key takeaways from the article:
– The legal framework is sound
The CPIA 1996 regime remains fit for purpose, but its practical application urgently needs reform.
– Rejects ‘keys to the warehouse’
Giving defendants full access to unfiltered prosecution data is rejected as unfair and inefficient.
– Investment is essential
Without increased funding, training, and resourcing, the disclosure system cannot meet modern demands.
– Supports targeted tech use
Technology can help manage disclosure, but only if deployed effectively and with oversight.
– Proposes an Intensive Disclosure Regime (IDR)
A new, judge-led model to streamline complex cases through early, structured disclosure management
Please read the full article here.
