Part IDisclosure
Time limits
13Time 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)),
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)).
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.