PART 11DEFERRED PROSECUTION AGREEMENTS

Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part

11.11.—(1) The court may—

(a)shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under this Part;

(b)allow there to be made orally—

(i)an application under rule 11.4 (Application to approve the terms of an agreement), or

(ii)an application under rule 11.7 (Application to lift suspension of prosecution)

where the court exercises its power under rule 11.2(7) to hear one application immediately after another.

(2) A party who wants an extension of time must—

(a)apply when serving the application or notice for which it is needed; and

(b)explain the delay.