http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2004/1500/article/23/madeThe Criminal Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2004PoliceArrestGovernment Printer for Northern Ireland2016-09-29NORTHERN IRELANDThis Order is made only for purposes corresponding to the purposes of the provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) specified in section 334(2) of that Act (except section 3(3) and Part 11 of that Act). Part II amends the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989. Part III provides for the use of live links in certain criminal proceedings. Part IV provides a right for the prosecution to appeal to the Court of Appeal in trials on indictment.PART IVPROSECUTION APPEALSRight of appeal in respect of evidentiary rulings
23Expedited and non-expedited appeals1

Where the prosecution informs the court in accordance with Article 21(5), the judge must decide whether or not the appeal should be expedited.

2

If the judge decides that the appeal should be expedited, he may order an adjournment.

3

If the judge decides that the appeal should not be expedited, he may—

a

order an adjournment; or

b

discharge the jury (if one has been sworn).

4

If he decides that the appeal should be expedited, he or the Court of Appeal may subsequently reverse that decision and, if it is reversed, the judge may act as mentioned in paragraph (3)(a) or (b).

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