Explanatory Memorandum

Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015

2015 CHAPTER 9

24 July 2015

Commentary on Sections

Part 9: Miscellaneous

Avoiding delay in criminal proceedings

Section 91: General duty to progress criminal proceedings

This section provides that in relation to criminal proceedings in the Crown Court or a magistrates’ court, it is the duty of the court, the prosecution and the defence, to reach a just outcome as swiftly as possible.