Synopsis:
This case concerned the constitutionality of a letter of request made by a judge, on application by the State, requesting evidence for a criminal trial from authorities in Mauritius. The Court upheld the constitutionality of the letter of request, finding that: a) The State is lawfully permitted to seek original copies of evidence even when it already possesses copies of that evidence; b) The applicants at the time of the issuing of the letter of request were not accused persons; c) The naming of the applicants in the letter did not infringe their right to dignity; d) The applicants would have a fair opportunity to challenge any evidence obtained via the letter of request at their criminal trial; and e) The applicant?s rights of access to courts were not infringed Judgment of the Court.
