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(1)The decision whether to grant leave to appeal for the purposes of section [F1175(2)(b), (c) or (cza)][F2F3...] of this Act shall be made by a judge of the High Court who shall—
(a)if he considers that the note of appeal and other documents sent to the Clerk of Justiciary under section 186(4)(a) of this Act disclose arguable grounds of appeal, grant leave to appeal and make such comments in writing as he considers appropriate; and
(b)in any other case—
(i)refuse leave to appeal and give reasons in writing for the refusal; and
(ii)where the appellant is on bail and the sentence imposed on his conviction is one of imprisonment, grant a warrant to apprehend and imprison him.
(2)A warrant granted under subsection (1)(b)(ii) above shall not take effect until the expiry of the period of 14 days mentioned in subsection (3) below [F4(and if that period is extended under subsection (3A) below before the period being extended expires, until the expiry of the period as so extended)] without an application to the High Court for leave to appeal having been lodged by the appellant under [F5subsection (3) below] .
(3)Where leave to appeal is refused under subsection (1) above the appellant may, within 14 days of intimation under subsection (9) below, apply to the High Court for leave to appeal.
[F6(3A)The High Court may, on cause shown, extend the period of 14 days mentioned in subsection (3) above, or that period as extended under this subsection, whether or not the period to be extended has expired (and if that period of 14 days has expired, whether or not it expired before section 25(3) of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6) came into force).]
(4)In deciding an application under subsection (3) above the High Court shall—
(a)if, after considering the note of appeal and other documents mentioned in subsection (1) above and the reasons for the refusal, it is of the opinion that there are arguable grounds of appeal, grant leave to appeal and make such comments in writing as he considers appropriate; and
(b)in any other case—
(i)refuse leave to appeal and give reasons in writing for the refusal; and
(ii)where the appellant is on bail and the sentence imposed on his conviction is one of imprisonment, grant a warrant to apprehend and imprison him.
(5)The question whether to grant leave to appeal under subsection (1) or (4) above shall be considered and determined in chambers without the parties being present.
(6)Comments in writing made under subsection (1)(a) or (4)(a) above may, without prejudice to the generality of that provision, specify the arguable grounds of appeal (whether or not they are contained in the note of appeal) on the basis of which leave to appeal is granted.
(7)Where the arguable grounds of appeal are specified by virtue of subsection (6) above it shall not, except by leave of the High Court on cause shown, be competent for the appellant to found any aspect of his appeal on any ground of appeal contained in the note of appeal but not so specified.
(8)Any application by the appellant for the leave of the High Court under subsection (7) above—
(a)shall be made [F7within 14 days of the date of intimation under subsection (9) below] ; and
(b)shall, [F8within 14 days of] that date, be intimated by the appellant to the Crown Agent.
[F9(8A)The High Court may, on cause shown, extend the periods of 14 days mentioned in subsection (8) above.]
(9)The Clerk of Justiciary shall forthwith intimate—
(a)a decision under subsection (1) or (4) above; and
(b)in the case of a refusal of leave to appeal, the reasons for the decision,
to the appellant or his solicitor and to the Crown Agent.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 187(1) substituted (1.2.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 14(2), 206(1), Sch. 2 para. 14; S.S.I. 2010/413, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F2Words in s. 187(1) inserted (10.1.2005) by Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 5), ss. 16(9), 22(2); S.S.I. 2004/522, art. 2 (as amended by S.S.I. 2004/556, art. 2)
F3Words in s. 187(1) repealed (28.2.2011) by Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), s. 101(2), sch. 4 para. 24 (with ss. 90, 99); S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))
F4Words in s. 187(2) inserted (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 25(3)(a)(i), 84; S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3(1), Sch. (as amended by S.S.I. 2007/527)
F5Words in s. 187(2) substituted (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 25(3)(a)(ii), 84; S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3(1), Sch. (as amended by S.S.I. 2007/527)
F6S. 187(3A) inserted (10.12.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 25(3)(b), 84; S.S.I. 2007/479, art. 3(1), Sch. (as amended by S.S.I. 2007/527)
F7Words in s. 187(8)(a) substituted (23.4.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 80, 84, Sch. para. 18(3)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2007/250, art. 3(h)(i) (subject to art. 4(2))
F8Words in s. 187(8)(b) substituted (23.4.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 80, 84, Sch. para. 18(3)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2007/250, art. 3(h)(i) (subject to art. 4(2))
F9S. 187(8A) inserted (23.4.2007) by Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6), ss. 80, 84, Sch. para. 18(3)(b); S.S.I. 2007/250, art. 3(h)(i) (subject to art. 4(2))
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