Criminal Practice Rules 1999
sec.31Objecting to inspecting or copying medical, hospital and government records
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sec.31 Objecting to inspecting or copying medical, hospital and government records
This rule applies if, when a person produces a document under rule 30 , the person gives to the proper officer of the court a written statement— objecting to the document or a stated part of it being inspected or copied; and stating the grounds for the objection. The proper officer must not, without the court’s leave— allow anyone to inspect the document or part; or give a copy of the document or part to anyone. (sec.31-ssec.1) This rule applies if, when a person produces a document under rule 30 , the person gives to the proper officer of the court a written statement— objecting to the document or a stated part of it being inspected or copied; and stating the grounds for the objection. (sec.31-ssec.2) The proper officer must not, without the court’s leave— allow anyone to inspect the document or part; or give a copy of the document or part to anyone.
- (a) objecting to the document or a stated part of it being inspected or copied; and
- (b) stating the grounds for the objection.
- (a) allow anyone to inspect the document or part; or
- (b) give a copy of the document or part to anyone.