❓ A parliamentary question seeks clarification on protocols for reviewing video evidence in court cases, specifically regarding the case of Penelope Jane Challice. The Attorney General clarifies the DPP's role and responsibilities.
AnsweredQoN 4816Legislative Assembly
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(1) What protocols exist between the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and Western Australia Police, where video evidence exists, to review that evidence before a matter is dealt with in court?
(2) Please advise, in the case of Penelope Jane Challice charged with assaulting a public officer:
(a) whether the tape in that case was reviewed by DPP personnel prior to the matter going to court; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(b) whether any submissions received from solicitors for Ms Challice to discontinue the matter were considered by DPP personnel?
(2) Please advise, in the case of Penelope Jane Challice charged with assaulting a public officer:
(a) whether the tape in that case was reviewed by DPP personnel prior to the matter going to court; and
(i) if not, why not; and
(b) whether any submissions received from solicitors for Ms Challice to discontinue the matter were considered by DPP personnel?
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Answered
5 April 2011
Response time
21 days
(1)When the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has conduct of a prosecution the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) lawyer reviews all exhibits including video evidence prior to the trial. That review is undertaken as part of normal preparation and is not subject to any protocol.
(2) (a) The prosecution of Penelope Jane Challice was conducted by the Western Australian Police. The DPP had no involvement with the prosecution at any time.
(i) Not applicable
(b)Not applicable
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(2) (a) The prosecution of Penelope Jane Challice was conducted by the Western Australian Police. The DPP had no involvement with the prosecution at any time.
(i) Not applicable
(b)Not applicable
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