8.3. On giving notice under section 23(3) or (4) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 the Director of Public Prosecutions shall inform any person who is detaining the accused person for the offence in relation to which the notice is given that he has given such notice and of the effect of the notice.
[Note. Formerly rule 5 of the Magistrates' Courts (Discontinuance of Proceedings) Rules 1986.]