The scope of “reasonable excuse”: lawful withholding of documents in criminal cases

Andrew Smith (+44 (0)20 7353 6000, as@corkerbinning.com) is a Partner and Anna Rothwell (+44 (0)20 7353 6000, ar@corkerbinning.com) Of Counsel at Corker Binning.

Investigating authorities in the UK have statutory powers to compel disclosure of documents in pursuance of criminal inquiries but there may be grounds for non-compliance, say Andrew Smith and Anna Rothwell of Corker Binning.