SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 22Mandatory life sentences: transitional cases

Proceedings in High Court

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1

An application under paragraph 3 or a reference under paragraph 6 is to be determined by a single judge of the High Court without an oral hearing.

2

In relation to such an application or reference, any reference to “the court” in section 269(2) to (5) and Schedule 21 is to be read as a reference to the High Court.