Access to my Witness Statement

[Photega]

I have asked the police for copies of statements I have made, they have come back saying they need more info and are saying this is a subject access request and as such I have to pay £10 for this.
This seems odd as I believe that if I gave a statement I should have been given a copy of this at the time and as the matter progresses and is now likely to go to court but is about an incident over 4 months ago it would be useful to know what was said as some of the facts are now a little hazy in my memory.

[outlawlgo]

This information on the Crown Prosecution Service's website is relevant to cases that are going to trial, so may potentially be relevant.

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidanc...ory-refreshing

[Photega]

This information on the Crown Prosecution Service's website is relevant to cases that are going to trial, so may potentially be relevant.

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidanc...ory-refreshing

Makes interesting reading, I always thought that if I gave a statement the police gave a copy of this or if done in and interview on tape a copy of the recording was made available if requested.

[outlawlgo]

It might make a difference whether you are a witness or defendant regarding being allowed a copy (statement/recording). It may also make a difference what you're told depending on which police force is giving the advice. The Crown Prosecution Service and police forces are under scrutiny at the moment for the incompetent way they deal with evidence disclosure. The latest news is that the Director of Public Prosecutions is to stand down at the end of her five year contract.

[Photega]

It might make a difference whether you are a witness or defendant regarding being allowed a copy (statement/recording). It may also make a difference what you're told depending on which police force is giving the advice. The Crown Prosecution Service and police forces are under scrutiny at the moment for the incompetent way they deal with evidence disclosure. The latest news is that the Director of Public Prosecutions is to stand down at the end of her five year contract.

It is as a witness to an assault that took place 4 months ago very late at night.
I seen the reports relating to evidence in rape trials and that she is standing down when contract ends.