(1)The cases or classes of cases in the Crown Court suitable for allocation respectively to a judge of the High Court [F1, Circuit judge, Recorder or District Judge (Magistrates' Courts)], and all other matters relating to the distribution of Crown Court business, shall be determined in accordance with directions given by or on behalf of the Lord Chief Justice with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor.
(2)Subject to section 74(1), the cases or classes of cases in the Crown Court suitable for allocation to a court comprising justices of the peace (including those by way of trial on indictment which are suitable for allocation to such a court) shall be determined in accordance with directions given by or on behalf of the Lord Chief Justice with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 75(1) substituted (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 261; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(y)