Establishing a Criminal Cases Review Commission - Redacted [pdf, 298 KB]
...Ministry relies mainly on the co- operation of the courts and Police for access to official documents, and on an applicant’s current and previous lawyers for information about the case and how it was handled. Witness interviews are undertaken with their consent. The lack of coercive powers has not been an obstacle in practice. 33. Nevertheless, if a new body was established by statute, it may be advisable to specify certain information-gathering powers, even if it is not strictly nece...