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7(1)Subject to paragraph 13 below, this paragraph applies where—E+W
(a)a person has been sent for trial under section 51 of this Act but has not been arraigned; and
(b)the person is charged on an indictment which (following amendment of the indictment, or as a result of an application under paragraph 2 above, or for any other reason) includes no offence that is triable only on indictment.
(2)Everything that the Crown Court is required to do under the following provisions of this paragraph must be done with the accused present in court.
(3)The court shall cause to be read to the accused each count of the indictment that charges an offence triable either way.
(4)The court shall then explain to the accused in ordinary language that, in relation to each of those offences, he may indicate whether (if it were to proceed to trial) he would plead guilty or not guilty, and that if he indicates that he would plead guilty the court must proceed as mentioned in sub-paragraph (6) below.
(5)The court shall then ask the accused whether (if the offence in question were to proceed to trial) he would plead guilty or not guilty.
(6)If the accused indicates that he would plead guilty the court shall proceed as if he had been arraigned on the count in question and had pleaded guilty.
(7)If the accused indicates that he would plead not guilty, or fails to indicate how he would plead, the court shall consider whether the offence is more suitable for summary trial or for trial on indictment.
(8)Subject to sub-paragraph (6) above, the following shall not for any purpose be taken to constitute the taking of a plea—
(a)asking the accused under this paragraph whether (if the offence were to proceed to trial) he would plead guilty or not guilty;
(b)an indication by the accused under this paragraph of how he would plead.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 para. 7 partly in force; Sch. 3 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 for certain purposes by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1) (subject to savings in arts. 5-8); Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 4.1.1999 for the purpose of sending any person for trial under s. 51 from any area specified in Sch. 2 of the said S.I. by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4(2); Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 15.1.2001 to the extent that it is not already in force by S.I. 2000/3283, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)
8(1)Subject to paragraph 13 below, this paragraph applies in a case where—E+W
(a)a person has been sent for trial under section 51 of this Act but has not been arraigned;
(b)he is charged on an indictment which (following amendment of the indictment, or as a result of an application under paragraph 2 above, or for any other reason) includes no offence that is triable only on indictment;
(c)he is represented by a legal representative;
(d)the Crown Court considers that by reason of his disorderly conduct before the court it is not practicable for proceedings under paragraph 7 above to be conducted in his presence; and
(e)the court considers that it should proceed in his absence.
(2)In such a case—
(a)the court shall cause to be read to the representative each count of the indictment that charges an offence triable either way;
(b)the court shall ask the representative whether (if the offence in question were to proceed to trial) the accused would plead guilty or not guilty;
(c)if the representative indicates that the accused would plead guilty the court shall proceed as if the accused had been arraigned on the count in question and had pleaded guilty;
(d)if the representative indicates that the accused would plead not guilty, or fails to indicate how the accused would plead, the court shall consider whether the offence is more suitable for summary trial or for trial on indictment.
(3)Subject to sub-paragraph (2)(c) above, the following shall not for any purpose be taken to constitute the taking of a plea—
(a)asking the representative under this section whether (if the offence were to proceed to trial) the accused would plead guilty or not guilty;
(b)an indication by the representative under this paragraph of how the accused would plead.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 3 para. 8 partly in force; Sch. 3 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 for certain purposes by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1) (subject to savings in arts. 5-8); Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 4.1.1999 for the purpose of sending any person for trial under s. 51 from any area specified in Sch. 2 of the said S.I. by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4(2); Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 15.1.2001 to the extent that it is not already in force by S.I. 2000/3283, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)
9(1)This paragraph applies where the Crown Court is required by paragraph 7(7) or 8(2)(d) above to consider the question whether an offence is more suitable for summary trial or for trial on indictment.E+W
(2)Before considering the question, the court shall afford first the prosecutor and then the accused an opportunity to make representations as to which mode of trial would be more suitable.
(3)In considering the question, the court shall have regard to—
(a)any representations made by the prosecutor or the accused;
(b)the nature of the case;
(c)whether the circumstances make the offence one of a serious character;
(d)whether the punishment which a magistrates’ court would have power to impose for it would be adequate; and
(e)any other circumstances which appear to the court to make it more suitable for the offence to be dealt tried in one way rather than the other.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 3 para. 9 fully in force; Sch. 3 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 for certain purposes by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1) (subject to savings in arts. 5-8); Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 4.1.1999 for the purpose of sending any person for trial under s. 51 from any area specified in Sch. 2 of the said S.I. by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4(2); Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 15.1.2001 to the extent that it is not already in force by S.I. 2000/3283, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)
10(1)This paragraph applies (unless excluded by paragraph 15 below) where the Crown Court considers that an offence is more suitable for summary trial.E+W
(2)The court shall explain to the accused in ordinary language—
(a)that it appears to the court more suitable for him to be tried summarily for the offence, and that he can either consent to be so tried or, of he wishes, be tried by a jury; and
(b)that if he is tried summarily and is convicted by the magistrates’ court, he may be committed for sentence to the Crown Court under [F1section 3 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000]if the convicting court is of such opinion as is mentioned in subsection (2) of that section.
(3)After explaining to the accused as provided by sub-paragraph (2) above the court shall ask him whether he wishes to be tried summarily or by a jury, and—
(a)if he indicates that he wishes to be tried summarily, shall remit him for trial to a magistrates’ court acting for the place where he was sent to the Crown Court for trial;
(b)if he does not give such an indication, shall retain its functions in relation to the offence and proceed accordingly.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 10(2) substituted (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 201(2)
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 3 para. 10 wholly in force; Sch. 3 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 for certain purposes by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1); (subject to savings in arts. 5-8); Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 4.1.1999 for the purpose of sending any person for trial under s. 51 from any area specified in Sch. 2 of the said S.I. by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4(2); Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 15.1.2001 to the extent that it is not already in force by S.I. 2000/3283, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)
11E+WIf the Crown Court considers that an offence is more suitable for trial on indictment, the court—
(a)shall tell the accused that it has decided that it is more suitable for him to be tried for the offence by a jury; and
(b)shall retain its functions in relation to the offence and proceed accordingly.
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 3 para. 11 wholly in force; Sch. 3 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 for certain purposes by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1) (subject to savings in arts. 5-8); Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 4.1.1999 for the purpose of sending any person for trial under s. 51 from any area specified in Sch. 2 of the said S.I. by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4(2); Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 15.1.2001 to the extent that it is not already in force by S.I. 2000/3283, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)
12(1)Where the prosecution is being carried on by the Attorney General, the Solicitor General or the Director of Public Prosecutions and he applies for an offence which may be tried on indictment to be so tried—E+W
(a)sub-paragraphs (4) to (8) of paragraph 7, sub-paragraphs (2)(b) to (d) and (3) of paragraph 8 and paragraphs 9 to 11 above shall not apply; and
(b)the Crown Court shall retain its functions in relation to the offence and proceed accordingly.
(2)The power of the Director of Public Prosecutions under this paragraph to apply for an offence to be tried on indictment shall not be exercised except with the consent of the Attorney General.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 3 para. 12 partly in force; Sch. 3 para. 12 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 for certain purposes by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1) (subject to savings in arts. 5-8); Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 4.1.1999 for the purpose of sending any person for trial under s. 51 from any area specified in Sch. 2 of the said S.I. by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4(2); Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 15.1.2001 to the extent that it is not already in force by S.I. 2000/3283, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)
13(1)This paragraph applies, in place of paragraphs 7 to 12 above, in the case of a child or young person who—E+W
(a)has been sent for trial under section 51 of this Act but has not been arraigned; and
(b)is charged on an indictment which (following amendment of the indictment, or as a result of an application under paragraph 2 above, or for any other reason) includes no offence that is triable only on indictment.
(2)The Crown Court shall remit the child or young person for trial to a magistrates’ court acting for the place where he was sent to the Crown Court for trial unless—
(a)he is charged with such an offence as is mentioned in [F2subsection (1) or (2) of section 91 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000] (punishment of certain grave crimes) and the Crown Court considers that if he is found guilty of the offence it ought to be possible to sentence him in pursuance of subsection (3) of that section; or
(b)he is charged jointly with an adult with an offence triable either way and the Crown Court considers it necessary in the interests of justice that they both be tried for the offence in the Crown Court.
(3)In sub-paragraph (2) above “adult” has the same meaning as in section 51 of this Act.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 3 para. 13(2) substituted (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 201(3)
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 3 para. 13 wholly in force; Sch. 3 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 121. In force at 30.9.1998 for certain purposes by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 2(1) (subject to savings in arts. 5-8); Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 4.1.1999 for the purpose of sending any person for trial under s. 51 from any area specified in Sch. 2 of the said S.I. by S.I. 1998/2327, art. 4(2); Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 15.1.2001 to the extent that it is not already in force by S.I. 2000/3283, art. 2 (subject to transitional provisions in art. 3)
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