Part 7

Procedure rules and practice directions

Criminal Procedure Rules and practice directions

Practice directions as to practice and procedure of the criminal courts
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1
The Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, give directions as to the practice and procedure of the criminal courts.
2
Directions as to the practice and procedure of the criminal courts may not be given by anyone other than the Lord Chief Justice without the approval of the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor.
3
The power to give directions under subsection (1) includes power—
a
to vary or revoke directions as to the practice and procedure of the criminal courts (or any of them), whether given by the Lord Chief Justice or any other person,
b
to give directions containing different provision for different cases (including different areas), and
c
to give directions containing provision for a specific court, for specific proceedings or for a specific jurisdiction.
4
Nothing in this section prevents the Lord Chief Justice, without the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, giving directions which contain guidance as to law or making judicial decisions.
Pt. 7 modified (6.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 36(4), 94(1); S.I. 2008/755, art. 15(1)(f)