PART 25 TRIAL AND SENTENCE IN THE CROWN COURT

25.4 Procedure on plea of guilty
1 This rule applies if—
(a) the defendant pleads guilty to an offence; and
(b) the court is satisfied that the plea represents a clear acknowledgement of guilt.
2 The court need not receive evidence unless rule 25.16(4) applies (determination of facts for sentencing).
[Note. See also rule 3.32 (Arraigning the defendant on the indictment).]
Rule 25.4 in force at 5.10.2020, see Preamble