PART 25TRIAL AND SENTENCE IN THE CROWN COURT
Application to vacate a guilty pleaI125.5
1
This rule applies where a party wants the court to vacate a guilty plea.
2
Such a party must—
a
apply in writing—
i
as soon as practicable after becoming aware of the grounds for doing so, and
ii
in any event, before the final disposal of the case, by sentence or otherwise; and
b
serve the application on—
i
the court officer, and
ii
the prosecutor.
3
Unless the court otherwise directs, the application must—
a
explain why it would be unjust for the guilty plea to remain unchanged;
b
indicate what, if any, evidence the applicant wishes to call;
c
identify any proposed witness; and
d
indicate whether legal professional privilege is waived, specifying any material name and date.