The Criminal Procedure Rules 2014

Court’s power to vary requirements under this Part

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

29.5.—(1) The court may—

(a)shorten or extend (even after it has expired) a time limit under this Part; and

(b)allow an application or representations to be made in a different form to one set out in the Practice Direction, or to be made orally.

(2) A person who wants an extension of time must—

(a)apply when serving the application or representations for which it is needed; and

(b)explain the delay.