Mandatory life sentencesThis Practice Note reflects the procedural code for sentencing offenders in England and Wales (Sentencing Code) that applies...
Single justice procedureThe introduction of trial by a single justice was a response to a belief, on the part of the government, that the use of two...
Intimate searchesAuthorising and ordering intimate searchesAn intimate search is the physical examination of any of the suspect’s body orifices other...
Sentencing organisations for health and safety offencesThe Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA 1974) applies to employers and self employed...
What is the time limit for bringing a prosecution for a summary only offence?We refer you to Practice Note: Commencing criminal proceedings—applying...
Excluding evidence of bad characterExcluding evidence of the defendant's 'bad character' under CJA 2003, s 101(3)Where evidence of a defendant's bad...
Application to dismissApplication to dismissUnder paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 3 to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (CDA 1998), the defendant may (after...
Procedure for making bail applications and appealsCoronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance impacted by the coronavirus pandemic....
Forfeiture of property following convictionThe power of the court to order the forfeiture of property under the Sentencing Act 2020The Sentencing Act...
Failing to surrender, absconding and breach of bail conditionsBench warrantsThe Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) provides that if a defendant fails to appear...
Applying for bail for drug users The Bail Act 1976 (BA 1976) expressly stipulates that in taking any decision about bail the court should have regard...
Procedure for making bail applications and appealsCoronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance impacted by the coronavirus pandemic....
Securities, sureties and other conditions of bailConditions of bailA defendant granted bail by the court may be required to comply with conditions of...
Appealing refusal or grant of bailCoronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In 2020, the CPS...
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