F1PART 87APPLICATIONS FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

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SECTION 2APPLICATIONS TO THE HIGH COURT FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS FOR RELEASE

Initial consideration of the application on paper87.4

1

Where the judge considers the application under rule 87.2 on paper, the judge may—

a

make an order for the issue of the writ;

b

adjourn the application to a hearing;

c

direct that the application be considered by a Divisional Court of the F2King’s Bench Division;

d

direct that the application continues as an application for permission to apply for judicial review;

e

give such other directions for resolution of the application as may be appropriate; or

f

dismiss the application.

2

Where the judge dismisses a paper application, the applicant may request the decision to be reconsidered at a hearing.

3

A request under paragraph (2) must be filed within 7 days after service of the order dismissing the application.

4

The applicant and the respondent must be given at least 2 days’ notice of the hearing date.