2026-03-15
Yes, it is important, especially if you are on the receiving end of a Summons to appear in Court to answer a charge.
"For a charge to proceed, Criminal Procedure Rule 7.3 requires that the accusation contain sufficient particulars to disclose an offence known to law"
The key word here being "particulars" - a vague assertion without the said particulars is deemed inadequate.
Martin Geddes illustrates the point.
