57SIn section 307(1) (interpretation), insert at the appropriate place the following definitions—
““preliminary hearing” shall be construed in accordance with section 66(6)(b) of this Act and, where in any case a further preliminary hearing is held or to be held under this Act, includes the diet consisting of that further preliminary hearing;”
““preliminary issue” shall be construed in accordance with section 79(2)(b) of this Act;”
““preliminary plea” shall be construed in accordance with section 79(2)(a) of this Act;”.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. para. 57 in force at 1.2.2005 by S.S.I. 2004/405, art. 2(1), sch. 1 (with arts. 3-5)