Part 9

Prosecution appeals

General right of appeal in respect of rulings

Expedited and non-expedited appeals
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1
Where the prosecution informs the court in accordance with section 58(4) that it intends to appeal, the judge must decide whether or not the appeal should be expedited.
2
If the judge decides that the appeal should be expedited, he may order an adjournment.
3
If the judge decides that the appeal should not be expedited, he may—
a
order an adjournment, or
b
discharge the jury (if one has been sworn).
4
If he decides that the appeal should be expedited, he or the Court of Appeal may subsequently reverse that decision and, if it is reversed, the judge may act as mentioned in subsection (3)(a) or (b).
S. 59 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 4 (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)