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Publication of the Report on Part One of the Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences

20 March 2025

Proposing MP
Dan Jarvis Lab
Barnsley North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Dan Jarvis is informing the House about the publication of Jonathan Fisher KC’s Independent Review of Disclosure Report, which addresses challenges in criminal investigations due to digital material growth.

Action Requested

The government will consider the report's 45 recommendations and provide a Government Response later this year.

Key Facts

  • The Home Office has published Jonathan Fisher KC’s Independent Review of Disclosure Report today.
  • The review highlights significant challenges caused by exponential growth of digital material in criminal investigations, impacting law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and courts.
  • The report includes 45 recommendations to reform the disclosure regime.
  • The Government Response will be provided later this year.
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