2011 No. 1709 (L. 15)
The Criminal Procedure Rules 2011 (revoked)
Made
Laid before Parliament
Coming into force
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PART 1THE OVERRIDING OBJECTIVE
The overriding objective1
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The duty of the participants in a criminal case1
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The application by the court of the overriding objective1
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PART 2UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THE RULES
When the Rules apply2
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Definitions2
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References to Acts of Parliament and to Statutory Instruments2
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The glossary2
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Representatives2
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PART 3CASE MANAGEMENT
The scope of this Part3
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The duty of the court3
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The duty of the parties3
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Case progression officers and their duties3
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The court's case management powers3
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Application to vary a direction3
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Agreement to vary a time limit fixed by a direction3
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Case preparation and progression3
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Readiness for trial or appeal3
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Conduct of a trial or an appeal3
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Case management forms and records3
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PART 4SERVICE OF DOCUMENTS
When this Part applies4
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Methods of service4
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Service by handing over a document4
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Service by leaving or posting a document4
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Service through a document exchange4
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Service by electronic means4
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Documents that must be served by specified methods4
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Service by person in custody4
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Service by another method4
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Date of service4
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Proof of service4
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Court's power to give directions about service4
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PART 5FORMS AND COURT RECORDS
SECTION 1: FORMS
Forms5
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Forms in Welsh5
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Signature of forms5
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SECTION 2: COURT RECORDS
Duty to make records5
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Recording and transcription of proceedings in the Crown Court5
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Custody of case materials5
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Supply to a party of information or documents from records or case materials5
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Supply to the public, including reporters, of information about a case5
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Supply of written certificate or extract from records5
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PART 6INVESTIGATION ORDERS
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THIS PART
When this Part applies6
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Meaning of ‘court’, ‘applicant’ and ‘respondent’6
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SECTION 2: GENERAL RULES
Exercise of court's powers6
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part6
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Custody of documents6
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SECTION 3: ORDERS UNDER THE TERRORISM ACT 2000
[Note. The rules in Section 2 (general rules) also apply.]
Application for an order under the Terrorism Act 20006
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Content of application for a production etc. order6
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Content of application for an explanation order6
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Content of application for a customer information order6
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Content of application for an account monitoring order6
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Application to vary or discharge an order6
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Application containing information withheld from a respondent or other person6
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Application to punish for contempt of court6
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SECTION 4: ORDERS UNDER THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002
[Note. The rules in Section 2 (general rules) also apply.]
Application for an order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 20026
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Content of application for a production order6
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Content of application for an order to grant entry6
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Content of application for a disclosure order6
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Content of application for a customer information order6
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Content of application for an account monitoring order6
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Application to vary or discharge an order6
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Application containing information withheld from a respondent or other person6
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Application to punish for contempt of court6
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SECTION 5: ORDERS UNDER THE CORONERS AND JUSTICE ACT 2009
[Note. Rule 6.5 (custody of documents) also applies.]
Exercise of court's powers6
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Application for an investigation anonymity order6
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Application to discharge an investigation anonymity order6
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Appeal6
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PART 7STARTING A PROSECUTION IN A MAGISTRATES' COURT
When this Part applies7
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Information and written charge7
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Allegation of offence in information or charge7
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Summons, warrant and requisition7
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PART 8DISCONTINUING A PROSECUTION
When this Part applies8
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Discontinuing a case8
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Defendant's notice to continue8
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PART 9ALLOCATION AND SENDING FOR TRIAL
SECTION 1: GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies9.1
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Exercise of magistrates’ court’s powers9.2
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Matters to be specified on sending for trial9.3
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Duty of justices’ legal adviser9.4
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Duty of magistrates’ court officer9.5
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SECTION 2: SENDING WITHOUT ALLOCATION FOR CROWN COURT TRIAL
Prosecutor’s notice requiring Crown Court trial9.6
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Sending for Crown Court trial9.7
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SECTION 3: ALLOCATION FOR MAGISTRATES’ COURT OR CROWN COURT TRIAL
[Note. The rules in this Section apply only in a case for which the amendments made by Schedule 3 to the Criminal Justice Act 2003 have come into force: see rule 2.1 (When the Rules apply).]
Adult defendant: request for plea9.8
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Adult defendant: guilty plea9.9
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Adult defendant: not guilty plea9.10
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Adult defendant: allocation for magistrates’ court trial9.11
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Adult defendant: prosecutor’s application for Crown Court trial9.12
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Young defendant9.13
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Allocation and sending for Crown Court trial9.14
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SECTION 4: CROWN COURT INITIAL PROCEDURE AFTER SENDING FOR TRIAL
Service of prosecution evidence9.15
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PART 10COMMITTAL FOR TRIAL
Restrictions on reports of committal proceedings10
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Committal for trial without consideration of the evidence10
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Consideration of evidence at committal proceedings10
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Objection to committal statements being read at trial10
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Material to be sent to court of trial10
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PART 11TRANSFER FOR TRIAL OF SERIOUS FRAUD CASES OR CASES INVOLVING CHILDREN
Interpretation of this Part11
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Transfer on bail11
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Notice where person removed to hospital11
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Variation of arrangements for bail11
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Documents to be sent to the Crown Court11
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PART 12...
Documents to be sent to the Crown Court12
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Time for first appearance of accused sent for trial12
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PART 13DISMISSAL OF CHARGES TRANSFERRED OR SENT TO THE CROWN COURT
Interpretation of this Part13
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Written notice of oral application for dismissal13
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Written application for dismissal13
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Prosecution reply13
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Determination of applications for dismissal13
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PART 14THE INDICTMENT
[Note. See also sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Indictments Act 1915 and section 2 of the Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933.]
Service and signature of indictment14
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Form and content of indictment14
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PART 15PREPARATORY HEARINGS IN THE CROWN COURT
When this Part applies15
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Exercise of court's powers15
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Application for preparatory hearing15
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Application containing information withheld from a defendant15
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Representations in response15
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Commencement of preparatory hearing15
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Court's power to vary requirements15
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PART 16REPORTING, ETC. RESTRICTIONS
SECTION 1: GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies16
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Exercise of court's powers to which this Part applies16
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part16
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SECTION 2: REPORTING AND ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Reporting and access restrictions16
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Varying or removing restrictions16
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Trial in private16
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Representations in response16
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Order about restriction or trial in private16
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SECTION 3: SOUND RECORDING AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
Sound recording and electronic communication16
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Forfeiture of unauthorised sound recording16
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PART 17EXTRADITION
Refusal to make an order of committal17
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Notice of waiver17
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Notice of consent17
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Notice of consent (parties to 1995 Convention)17
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Consent to early removal to Republic of Ireland17
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Bail pending removal to Republic of Ireland17
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Delivery of warrant issued in Republic of Ireland17
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Verification of warrant etc. issued in Republic of Ireland17
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Application to state a case where court declines to order removal to Republic of Ireland17
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Draft case where court declines to order removal to Republic of Ireland17
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Forms for proceedings for removal to Republic of Ireland17
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PART 18WARRANTS FOR ARREST, DETENTION OR IMPRISONMENT
[Note. Part 52 contains rules about warrants to take goods to pay fines, etc.]
When this Part applies18
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Terms of a warrant for arrest18
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Terms of a warrant for detention or imprisonment18
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Information to be included in a warrant18
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Execution of a warrant18
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Warrants that cease to have effect on payment18
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Warrant issued when the court office is closed18
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PART 19BAIL IN MAGISTRATES' COURTS AND THE CROWN COURT
Application to a magistrates' court to vary conditions of bail19
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Application to a magistrates' court to reconsider grant of police bail19
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Notice of change of time for appearance before magistrates' court19
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Directions by a magistrates' court as to security, etc19
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Requirements to be complied with before release on bail granted by a magistrates' court19
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Notice to governor of prison, etc, where release from custody is ordered by a magistrates' court19
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Release when notice received by governor of prison that recognizances have been taken or requirements complied with19
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Notice from a magistrates' court of enlargement of recognizances19
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Further remand by a youth court19
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Notes of argument in magistrates' court bail hearings19
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Bail records to be entered in register of a magistrates' court19
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Notification of bail decision by a magistrate after arrest while on bail19
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Transfer of remand hearings19
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Notice of further remand in certain cases19
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Cessation of transfer direction19
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Lodging an appeal against a grant of bail by a magistrates' court19
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Crown Court procedure on appeal against grant of bail by a magistrates' court19
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Application or appeal to the Crown Court relating to bail19
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Notice to governor of prison of committal on bail19
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Notices on committal of person subject to transfer direction19
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Variation of arrangements for bail on committal to the Crown Court19
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Conditions attached to bail granted by the Crown Court19
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Estreat of recognizances in respect of person bailed to appear before the Crown Court19
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Forfeiture of recognizances in respect of person bailed to appear before the Crown Court19
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Grant of bail subject to a condition of residence19
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Grant of bail subject to electronic monitoring requirements19
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Grant of bail subject to accommodation or support requirements19
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PART 20CUSTODY TIME LIMITS
Appeal to the Crown Court against decision in respect of a custody time limit20
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Hearing of application or appeal to the Crown Court20
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PART 21INITIAL DETAILS OF THE PROSECUTION CASE
When this Part applies21
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Providing initial details of the prosecution case21
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Content of initial details21
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PART 22DISCLOSURE
When this Part applies22
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Prosecution disclosure22
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Prosecutor's application for public interest ruling22
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Defence disclosure22
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Defendant's application for prosecution disclosure22
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Review of public interest ruling22
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Defendant's application to use disclosed material22
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Unauthorised use of disclosed material22
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part22
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PART 23
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PART 24
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PART 25
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PART 26
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PART 27WITNESS STATEMENTS
When this Part applies27
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Content of written statement27
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Reference to exhibit27
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Written statement in evidence27
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PART 28WITNESS SUMMONSES, WARRANTS AND ORDERS
[Note. A magistrates' court may require the attendance of a witness to give evidence or to produce in evidence a document or thing by a summons, or in some circumstances a warrant for the witness' arrest, under section 97 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980. The Crown Court may do so under sections 2, 2D, 3 and 4 of the Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1965. Either court may order the production in evidence of a copy of an entry in a banker's book without the attendance of an officer of the bank, under sections 6 and 7 of the Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879.
See Part 3 for the court's general powers to consider an application and to give directions.]
When this Part applies28
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Issue etc. of summons, warrant or order with or without a hearing28
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Application for summons, warrant or order: general rules28
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Written application: form and service28
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Application for summons to produce a document, etc.: special rules28
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Application for summons to produce a document, etc.: court's assessment of relevance and confidentiality28
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Application to withdraw a summons, warrant or order28
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part28
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PART 29MEASURES TO ASSIST A WITNESS OR DEFENDANT TO GIVE EVIDENCE
SECTION 1: UNDERSTANDING AND APPLYING THIS PART
When this Part applies29
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Meaning of ‘witness’29
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SECTION 2: GENERAL RULES
Making an application for a direction or order29
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Decisions and reasons29
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part29
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Custody of documents29
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Declaration by intermediary29
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SECTION 3: SPECIAL MEASURES DIRECTIONS
[Note. The rules in Section 2 (general rules) also apply.]
Exercise of court's powers29
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Special measures direction for a young witness29
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Content of application for a special measures direction29
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Application to vary or discharge a special measures direction29
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Application containing information withheld from another party29
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Representations in response29
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SECTION 4: DEFENDANT'S EVIDENCE DIRECTIONS
[Note. The rules in Section 2 (general rules) also apply.]
Exercise of court's powers29
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Content of application for a defendant's evidence direction29
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Application to vary or discharge a defendant's evidence direction29
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Representations in response29
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SECTION 5: WITNESS ANONYMITY ORDERS
[Note. The rules in Section 2 (general rules) also apply.]
Exercise of court's powers29
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Content and conduct of application for a witness anonymity order29
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Duty of court officer to notify the Director of Public Prosecutions29
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Application to vary or discharge a witness anonymity order29
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Representations in response29
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SECTION 6: LIVE LINK DIRECTIONS
[Note. The rules in Section 2 (general rules) also apply. The rules in this Section do not apply to an application for a special measures direction allowing a witness to give evidence by live link: as to which, see the rules in Section 3 (special measures directions).]
Exercise of court's powers29
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Content of application for a live link direction29
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Application to discharge a live link direction29
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Representations in response29
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PART 30
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PART 31RESTRICTION ON CROSS-EXAMINATION BY A DEFENDANT ACTING IN PERSON
Restrictions on cross-examination of witness31
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Appointment of legal representative by the court31
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Appointment arranged by the accused31
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Prohibition on cross-examination of witness31
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PART 32INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION
Notice required to accompany process served outside the United Kingdom and translations32
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Proof of service outside the United Kingdom32
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Supply of copy of notice of request for assistance abroad32
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Persons entitled to appear and take part in proceedings before a nominated court, and exclusion of the public32
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Record of proceedings to receive evidence before a nominated court32
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Interpreter for the purposes of proceedings involving a television or telephone link32
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Record of television link hearing before a nominated court32
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Record of telephone link hearing before a nominated court32
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Overseas record32
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Overseas freezing orders32
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PART 33EXPERT EVIDENCE
[Note. For the use of an expert report as evidence, see section 30 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.]
Reference to expert33
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Expert's duty to the court33
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Content of expert's report33
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Service of expert evidence33
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Expert to be informed of service of report33
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Pre-hearing discussion of expert evidence33
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Court's power to direct that evidence is to be given by a single joint expert33
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Instructions to a single joint expert33
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part33
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PART 34HEARSAY EVIDENCE
When this Part applies34
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Notice to introduce hearsay evidence34
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Opposing the introduction of hearsay evidence34
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Unopposed hearsay evidence34
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part34
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PART 35EVIDENCE OF BAD CHARACTER
When this Part applies35
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Content of application or notice35
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Application to introduce evidence of a non-defendant's bad character35
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Notice to introduce evidence of a defendant's bad character35
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Reasons for decisions35
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part35
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PART 36EVIDENCE OF A COMPLAINANT'S PREVIOUS SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
[Note: Section 41 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 prohibits evidence or cross-examination about the sexual behaviour of a complainant of a sexual offence, subject to exceptions.
See also—
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c
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When this Part applies36
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Application for permission to introduce evidence or cross-examine36
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Content of application36
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Service of application36
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Reply to application36
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Application for special measures36
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part36
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PART 37TRIAL AND SENTENCE IN A MAGISTRATES' COURT
[Note: Part 3 contains rules about case management that apply at trial as well as during preparation for trial. The rules in this Part must be read in conjunction with those rules.]
When this Part applies37
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General rules37
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Procedure on plea of not guilty37
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Evidence of a witness in person37
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Evidence by written statement37
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Evidence by admission37
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Procedure on plea of guilty37
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Written guilty plea: special rules37
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Application to withdraw a guilty plea37
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Procedure if the court convicts37
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Procedure where a party is absent37
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Provision of documents for the court37
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Place of trial37
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Duty of justices' legal adviser37
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Duty of court officer37
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PART 38
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PART 39TRIAL ON INDICTMENT
Time limits for beginning of trials39
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Appeal against refusal to excuse from jury service or to defer attendance39
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Application to change a plea of guilty39
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PART 40TAINTED ACQUITTALS
Time of certification40
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Form of certification in the Crown Court40
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Service of a copy of the certification40
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Entry in register or records in relation to the conviction which occasioned certification40
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Entry in the register or records in relation to the acquittal40
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Display of copy certification form40
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Entry in the register or records in relation to decision of High Court40
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Display of copy of notice received from High Court40
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PART 41RETRIAL FOLLOWING ACQUITTAL FOR SERIOUS OFFENCE
Interpretation41
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Notice of a section 76 application41
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Response of the acquitted person41
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Examination of witnesses or evidence by the Court of Appeal41
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Bail or custody hearings in the Crown Court41
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Further provisions regarding bail and custody in the Crown Court41
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Bail or custody orders in the Court of Appeal41
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Application for restrictions on publication41
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Variation or revocation of restrictions on publication41
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Powers exercisable by a single judge of the Court of Appeal41
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Powers exercisable by the Registrar41
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Determination by full court41
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Notice of the determination of the application41
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Notice of application to set aside order for retrial41
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Leave to arraign41
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Abandonment of the application41
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PART 42SENTENCING PROCEDURES IN SPECIAL CASES
[Note. See also—
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b
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Reasons for deciding not to follow a guideline or make an order42
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Requirements of community sentence, etc.42
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Notification requirements42
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Variation of sentence42
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Application to vary or discharge a compensation order42
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Application to remove, revoke or suspend a disqualification or restriction42
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Application for a restitution order by the victim of a theft42
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Requests for medical reports, etc.42
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Information to be supplied on admission to hospital or guardianship42
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Information to be supplied on committal for sentence, etc.42
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PART 43
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PART 44BREACH, REVOCATION AND AMENDMENT OF COMMUNITY AND OTHER ORDERS
When this Part applies44
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Application by responsible officer or supervisor44
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Application by defendant or person affected44
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Procedure on application by responsible officer or supervisor44
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PART 45
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PART 46
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PART 47
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PART 48
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PART 49
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PART 50CIVIL BEHAVIOUR ORDERS AFTER VERDICT OR FINDING
[Note. See Part 3 for the court's general powers to consider an application and to give directions.]
When this Part applies50
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Behaviour orders: general rules50
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Application for behaviour order: special rules50
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Evidence to assist the court: special rules50
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Application to vary or revoke behaviour order50
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Notice of hearsay evidence50
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Cross-examination of maker of hearsay statement50
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Credibility and consistency of maker of hearsay statement50
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part50
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PART 51
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PART 52ENFORCEMENT OF FINES AND OTHER ORDERS FOR PAYMENT
[Note. Part 18 contains rules about warrants for arrest, detention or imprisonment, including such warrants issued for failure to pay fines, etc.
Part 37 contains rules about the procedure on sentencing in a magistrates' court.
Part 42 contains rules about the exercise of a magistrates' court's powers to enforce an order made by another court.]
When this Part applies52
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Exercise of court's powers52
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Duty to give receipt52
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Appeal against decision of fines officer52
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Application to reduce a fine or vary payment terms52
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Claim to avoid fine after penalty notice52
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Information to be included in a warrant to take goods, etc.52
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Execution of a warrant to take goods, etc.52
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Sale of goods taken under a warrant52
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Financial penalties imposed in other European Union member States52
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PART 53
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PART 54
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PART 55ROAD TRAFFIC PENALTIES
[Note. Part 37 contains rules about the general procedure on sentencing in a magistrates' court.]
Application to remove a disqualification from driving55
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Information to be supplied on order for endorsement of driving record, etc.55
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Statutory declaration to avoid fine after fixed penalty notice55
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Application for declaration about a course or programme certificate decision55
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Appeal against recognition of foreign driving disqualification55
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PART 56CONFISCATION PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 1988 AND THE DRUG TRAFFICKING ACT 1994
Statements, etc. relevant to making confiscation orders56
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Postponed determinations56
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Confiscation orders - revised assessments56
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Application to the Crown Court to discharge or vary order to make material available56
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Application to the Crown Court for increase in term of imprisonment in default of payment56
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Drug trafficking – compensation on acquittal in the Crown Court56
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PART 57PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002: RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL PROCEEDINGS
Interpretation57
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Calculation of time57
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Court office closed57
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Application for registration of Scottish or Northern Ireland order57
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Application to vary or set aside registration57
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Register of orders57
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Statements of truth57
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Use of witness statements for other purposes57
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Expert evidence57
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Exceptions to procedure for expert evidence57
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Service of documents57
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Service by an alternative method57
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Service outside the jurisdiction57
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Certificates of service57
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External requests and orders57
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PART 58PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002: RULES APPLICABLE ONLY TO CONFISCATION PROCEEDINGS
Statements in connection with confiscation orders58
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Postponement of confiscation proceedings58
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Application for reconsideration58
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Application for new calculation of available amount58
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Variation of confiscation order due to inadequacy of available amount58
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Application by magistrates' court officer to discharge confiscation order58
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Application for variation of confiscation order made against an absconder58
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Application for discharge of confiscation order made against an absconder58
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Application for increase in term of imprisonment in default58
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Compensation – general58
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Compensation – confiscation order made against absconder58
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Payment of money in bank or building society account in satisfaction of confiscation order58
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PART 59PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002: RULES APPLICABLE ONLY TO RESTRAINT PROCEEDINGS
Application for restraint order or ancillary order59
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Restraint and ancillary orders59
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Application for discharge or variation of restraint or ancillary order by a person affected by the order59
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Application for variation of restraint or ancillary order by the person who applied for the order59
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Application for discharge of restraint or ancillary order by the person who applied for the order59
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Application to punish for contempt of court59
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PART 60PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002: RULES APPLICABLE ONLY TO RECEIVERSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Application for appointment of a management or an enforcement receiver60
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Application for conferral of powers on a management receiver or an enforcement receiver60
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Applications for discharge or variation of receivership orders, and applications for other orders60
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Sums in the hands of receivers60
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Security60
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Remuneration60
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Accounts60
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Non-compliance by receiver60
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PART 61PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002: RULES APPLICABLE TO RESTRAINT AND RECEIVERSHIP PROCEEDINGS
Distress and forfeiture61
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Joining of applications61
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Applications to be dealt with in writing61
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Business in chambers61
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Power of court to control evidence61
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Evidence of witnesses61
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Witness summons61
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Hearsay evidence61
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Disclosure and inspection of documents61
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Court documents61
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Consent orders61
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Slips and omissions61
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Supply of documents from court records61
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Disclosure of documents in criminal proceedings61
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Preparation of documents61
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Change of solicitor61
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Application by solicitor for declaration that solicitor has ceased to act61
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Application by other party for declaration that solicitor has ceased to act61
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Order for costs61
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Assessment of costs61
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Time for complying with an order for costs61
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Application of costs rules61
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PART 62CONTEMPT OF COURT
SECTION 1: GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies62
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Exercise of court's power to deal with contempt of court62
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Notice of suspension of imprisonment by Court of Appeal or Crown Court62
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Application to discharge an order for imprisonment62
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SECTION 2: CONTEMPT OF COURT BY OBSTRUCTION, DISRUPTION, ETC.
Initial procedure on obstruction, disruption, etc.62
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Review after temporary detention62
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Postponement of enquiry62
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Procedure on enquiry62
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SECTION 3: CONTEMPT OF COURT BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER, ETC.
Initial procedure on failure to comply with court order, etc.62
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Procedure on hearing62
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Introduction of written witness statement or other hearsay62
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Content of written witness statement62
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Content of notice of other hearsay62
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Cross-examination of maker of written witness statement or other hearsay62
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Credibility and consistency of maker of written witness statement or other hearsay62
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Magistrates' courts' powers to adjourn, etc.62
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Court's power to vary requirements under Section 362
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PART 63APPEAL TO THE CROWN COURT
When this Part applies63
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Service of appeal notice63
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Form of appeal notice63
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Duty of magistrates' court officer63
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Duty of person keeping exhibit63
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Reference by the Criminal Cases Review Commission63
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Hearings and decisions63
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Abandoning an appeal63
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Court's power to vary requirements under this Part63
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Constitution of the Crown Court63
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PART 64APPEAL TO THE HIGH COURT BY WAY OF CASE STATED
Application to a magistrates' court to state a case64
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Consideration of a draft case by a magistrates' court64
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Preparation and submission of final case to a magistrates' court64
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Extension of time limits by a magistrates' court64
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Content of case stated by a magistrates' court64
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Application to the Crown Court to state a case64
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PART 65APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL: GENERAL RULES
When this Part applies65
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Case management in the Court of Appeal65
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Power to vary requirements65
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Application for extension of time65
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Renewing an application refused by a judge or the Registrar65
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Hearings65
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Notice of hearings and decisions65
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Duty of Crown Court officer65
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Duty of person transcribing proceedings in the Crown Court65
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Duty of person keeping exhibit65
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Registrar's duty to provide copy documents for appeal or reference65
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Declaration of incompatibility with a Convention right65
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Abandoning an appeal65
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Abandoning a ground of appeal or opposition65
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PART 66APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL AGAINST RULING AT PREPARATORY HEARING
When this Part applies66
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Service of appeal notice66
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Form of appeal notice66
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Crown Court judge's permission to appeal66
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Respondent's notice66
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Powers of Court of Appeal judge66
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Renewing applications66
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Right to attend hearing66
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PART 67APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL AGAINST RULING ADVERSE TO PROSECUTION
When this Part applies67
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Decision to appeal67
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Service of appeal notice67
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Form of appeal notice67
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Crown Court judge's permission to appeal67
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Expediting an appeal67
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Respondent's notice67
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Public interest ruling67
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Powers of Court of Appeal judge67
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Renewing applications67
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Right to attend hearing67
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PART 68APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL ABOUT CONVICTION OR SENTENCE
When this Part applies68
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Service of appeal notice68
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Form of appeal notice68
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Crown Court judge's certificate that case is fit for appeal68
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Reference by Criminal Cases Review Commission68
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Respondent's notice68
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Adaptation of rules about introducing evidence68
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Application for bail pending appeal or retrial68
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Conditions of bail pending appeal or retrial68
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Forfeiture of a recognizance given as a condition of bail68
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Right to attend hearing68
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Power to vary determination of appeal against sentence68
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Directions about re-admission to hospital on dismissal of appeal68
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Renewal or setting aside of order for retrial68
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PART 69APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL REGARDING REPORTING OR PUBLIC ACCESS RESTRICTION
When this Part applies69
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Service of appeal notice69
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Form of appeal notice69
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Advance notice of appeal against order restricting public access69
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Duty of applicant for order restricting public access69
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Respondent's notice on appeal against reporting restriction69
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Renewing applications69
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Right to introduce evidence69
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Right to attend hearing69
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PART 70REFERENCE TO THE COURT OF APPEAL OF POINT OF LAW OR UNDULY LENIENT SENTENCING
When this Part applies70
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Service of notice of reference and application for permission70
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Form of notice of reference and application for permission70
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Registrar's notice to defendant70
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Respondent's notice70
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Variation or withdrawal of notice of reference or application for permission70
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Right to attend hearing70
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Anonymity of defendant on reference of point of law70
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PART 71APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL UNDER THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002: GENERAL RULES
Extension of time71
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Other applications71
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Examination of witness by court71
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Supply of documentary and other exhibits71
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Registrar's power to require information from court of trial71
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Hearing by single judge71
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Determination by full court71
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Notice of determination71
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Record of proceedings and transcripts71
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Appeal to the Supreme Court71
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PART 72APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL UNDER THE PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 2002: PROSECUTOR'S APPEAL REGARDING CONFISCATION
Notice of appeal72
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Respondent's notice72
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Amendment and abandonment of appeal72
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PART 73APPEAL TO THE COURT OF APPEAL UNDER POCA 2002: RESTRAINT OR RECEIVERSHIP ORDERS
Leave to appeal73
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Notice of appeal73
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Respondent's notice73
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Amendment and abandonment of appeal73
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Stay73
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Striking out appeal notices and setting aside or imposing conditions on leave to appeal73
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Hearing of appeals73
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PART 74APPEAL OR REFERENCE TO THE SUPREME COURT
When this Part applies74
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Application for permission or reference74
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Determination of detention pending appeal, etc.74
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Bail pending appeal74
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PART 75REQUEST TO THE EUROPEAN COURT FOR A PRELIMINARY RULING
When this Part applies75
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Preparation of request75
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Submission of request75
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Postponement of case pending request75
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PART 76COSTS
SECTION 1: GENERAL
When this Part applies76
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Costs orders: general rules76
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Court's power to vary requirements under Sections 2, 3 and 476
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SECTION 2: COSTS OUT OF CENTRAL FUNDS
Costs out of central funds76
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SECTION 3: PAYMENT OF COSTS BY ONE PARTY TO ANOTHER
Costs on conviction and sentence76
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Costs on appeal76
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Costs on an application76
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Costs resulting from unnecessary or improper act, etc.76
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SECTION 4: OTHER COSTS ORDERS
Costs against a legal representative76
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Costs against a third party76
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SECTION 5: ASSESSMENT OF COSTS
Assessment and re-assessment76
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Appeal to a costs judge76
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Appeal to a High Court judge76
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Application for an extension of time under Section 576
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GLOSSARY
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Rules revoked (1.10.2012) by The Criminal Procedure Rules 2012 (S.I. 2012/1726), Preamble