23 May 2008
The Criminal Procedure Rule Committee is asking for views on proposed changes to the rules on starting a criminal case in a magistrates' court. Those who wish to comment have until 30 May 2008 to submit their views.
The proposal, to amend Part 7 of the Criminal Procedure Rules 2005, is set out in the Invitation to Comment. The new rules would apply to all criminal cases in magistrates' courts.
The committee would like to hear your comments on any aspect of the proposal, but would particularly welcome views on the questions set out in the questionnaire.
The deadline for responses is Friday 30 May 2008.
- Invitation to comment [PDF 0.15mb, 26 pages]
- Questionnaire [Word 0.06mb, 3 pages]
Contact details
Further copies of the Invitation to Comment are available from the Secretariat to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee. Please contact:
Mr J Solly
Secretary to the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee
Ministry of Justice
1st floor, Selborne House
54 Victoria Street
London SW1E 6QW