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AI summary
The judgment concerns an application by two awaiting trial detainees to use Kindle e-readers to prepare for a criminal trial involving extensive documentary evidence. The court said the right to adequate facilities to prepare a defence can include equipment such as Kindles and granted controlled access to the devices for trial preparation and during trial.
It may be relevant to criminal practice and correctional services matters involving trial preparation, detainee access to electronic devices, and the handling of voluminous documentary evidence.
Evidence from source
Application by awaiting trial detainees to be allowed the use of e-readers to prepare for, and whilst on, trial.
Supports: Summary sentence 1
with effect from 12 February 2027 (or such alternative date as may be set by order of this court, which is to be no less than 8 weeks from the allocated trial date
Supports: Deadline detected