Elise is a committed legal practitioner, who is very experienced in multi-tasking caseloads and representing clients with complex legal issues. Prior to solely prioritising her family practice, Elise had a strong criminal practice.

Here Elise addresses the critical (ongoing) importance of police disclosure, referring to high profile cases that have been discontinued, or where no evidence has been offered. She then moves on to provide an update on good practice and procedure, covering multiple areas of law and circumstances. This includes a wealth of essential practical tips. She provides useful references, resources and examples throughout. 

Key words/topics

Police disclosure

Disclosure on the Digital Age: Independent review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences

Hamilton & Ors v Post office Ltd [2021] EWCA Crim 577

s3 Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996

Criminal Cases Review Commission

2024 Protocol and Good Practice Model

Requests for information

Requests for material

Annex request

Family Procedure Rules Form C2 procedure

Linked directions hearings

Section 28 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999

Witness summons

Public interest immunity hearings

Expert evidence

Guidance notes for local authority representatives

Complex cases

Digital evidence 

Children Act 1989 

Adoption and Children Act 2002 

ISW Parenting Assessment