Part I Disclosure

Time limits

13 Time limits: transitional.

(1)

As regards a case in relation to which no regulations under section 12 have come into force for the purposes of section 3, section 3(8) shall have effect as if it read—

“(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)

As regards a case in relation to which no regulations under section 12 have come into force for the purposes of section 7, section 7(7) shall have effect as if it read—

“(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.”