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Upcoming changes to the Criminal Procedure Rules spring 2022

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Published on: 01 February 2022

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Table of contents

What are the key changes that have been made to the CrimPR?
Which of these amendments will have the most practical impact for lawyers and why?
The witness companion rule
Requiring the Court officer or Prosecutor to provide a copy of any notice of prosecution given to someone under 18 to their parent/guardian
Time limit on an application for costs in restraint or receivership proceedings

Article summary

Corporate Crime analysis: Ella Jefferson of Bindmans LLP provides analysis of the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022 explaining seven key changes made to the Criminal Procedure Rules 2020 (CrimPR) and considers the practical impact for lawyers.

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