Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c. 25)

Part III E+W+S Preparatory Hearings

Preparatory hearings E+W

32 Orders before preparatory hearing. E+W

(1) This section applies where—

(a) a judge orders a preparatory hearing, and

(b) he decides that any order which could be made under section 31(4) to (7) at the hearing should be made before the hearing.

(2) In such a case—

(a) he may make any such order before the hearing (or at the hearing), and

(b) section 31(4) to (11) shall apply accordingly.