Part I Disclosure
Time limits
13 Time limits: transitional.
(1)
“(8)
The prosecutor must act under this section as soon as is reasonably practicable after—
(a)
the accused pleads not guilty (where this Part applies by virtue of section 1(1)),
(b)
the accused is committed for trial (where this Part applies by virtue of section 1(2)(a)),
(c)
the proceedings are transferred (where this Part applies by virtue of section 1(2)(b) or (c)),
F1(ca)
copies of the documents containing the evidence on which the charge or charges are based are served on the accused (where this Part applies by virtue of section 1(2)(cc)),
(d)
the count is included in the indictment (where this Part applies by virtue of section 1(2)(d)), or
(e)
the bill of indictment is preferred (where this Part applies by virtue of section 1(2)(e) F2or (f)).”
(2)
“(7)
The prosecutor must act under this section as soon as is reasonably practicable after the accused gives a defence statement under section 5 or 6.”