Explanatory Memorandum

Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015

2015 CHAPTER 9

24 July 2015

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Committal for trial

Chapter 2 – Direct committal for trial in certain cases
Section 14: Specified offences: application to dismiss

This section prescribes the procedures to enable an accused person who has been directly committed to the Crown Court to apply to the court to have the charge or charges dismissed.