Explanatory Memorandum

Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015

2015 CHAPTER 9

24 July 2015

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Committal for trial

Chapter 2 – Direct committal for trial in certain cases
Section 12: Direct committal for trial: offences relating to specified offences

This section provides for the direct committal to the Crown Court for trial of a co-accused person who is charged with an offence related to a specified offence.