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17. In article 19—
(a)in paragraph (1), omit “A litigator or”;
(b)in paragraph (2)(a), omit—
(i)“litigator or”; and
(ii)“or Schedule 2, as appropriate”;
(c)for paragraph 3, substitute —
“(3) In this article, “preparation” means—
(a)reading the papers in the case;
(b)contact with prosecutors;
(c)written or oral advice on plea;
(d)researching the law, preparation for examination of witnesses and preparation of oral submissions;
(e)viewing exhibits or undisclosed material at police stations;
(f)written advice on evidence;
(g)preparation of written submissions, notices or other documents for use at the trial;
(h)attendance at views at the scene of the alleged offence,
and is limited to preparation done before the trial, except in proceedings in which a preparatory hearing has been ordered under section 8 of the Criminal Justice Act 1987 (commencement of trial and arraignment), in which case it is limited to preparation done before the date on which the jury is sworn (or on which it became certain, by reason of pleas of guilty or otherwise, that the matter would not proceed to trial).”;
(d)in paragraph (4), delete “(a)”;
(e)omit paragraph (5);
(f)in paragraph (7), for “A litigator or” substitute “An”.
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