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In relation to my case, the court requested a police disclosure which, when released was grossly inaccurate. I had requested that a recording of conversations with the police could be submitted as evidence. I was refused and decisions were made in court without this vital evidence. Strangely, in my particular case, the information that was missing from the disclosure just happened to be the very evidence I could have relied on in court to prove my case. It makes me wonder if it was omitted on purpose.
I have now been informed by the police that they record every single conversation and that this recording should have been submitted with the police disclosure. I will attempt to get this critical evidence submitted in court. This may later be critical evidence for your case.
Just as a warning to other members - if you are having troubles (threats of violence, etc), call the police and describe your situation exactly - don't miss out critical details and if possible make a list of things you wish to discuss first. If you miss things out, call them back.
Do not rely on police disclosures which in their written form are a very basic summary of events. Unless specific documents are requested in the court order, they will not be provided. Ask for the recordings of the conversations as well, photographs if there are any, statements of evidence, etc.
If you're self representing, do your homework. Investigate every single avenue - this is the kind of thing that a solicitor representing me may have known.
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