SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 22E+WMandatory life sentences: transitional cases

Proceedings in High CourtE+W

11(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.E+W

(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.