The Crown Court (Prosecution Appeals) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2005

Expedited appeal

4.—(1) The prosecution shall, at the time when it informs the judge that it intends to appeal against a ruling, make oral representations as to whether or not that appeal should be expedited under Article 18(1) of the 2004 Order.

(2) Before determining whether or not the appeal should be expedited, the judge may hear oral representations from the defendant or any interested party.

(3) As soon as reasonably practicable after the judge determines whether or not the appeal should be expedited the chief clerk shall serve notice of the judge’s decision and the reasons for it on –

(a) the proper officer;

(b) the prosecution;

(c) the defendant; and

(d) any interested party.

(4) Where the judge decides that the appeal should be expedited he may, at any time before notice of appeal or application for leave to appeal is served on the chief clerk, reverse that decision.

(5) As soon as reasonably practicable after the judge reverses his decision that the appeal should be expedited the chief clerk shall serve notice of the reversal of the judge’s decision and the reasons for it on –

(a) the proper officer;

(b) the prosecution;

(c) the defendant; and

(d) any interested party.