Paragraph 66.4 Authorisation for questioningF1
When made in writing, an application under section 36(1) of the 2016 Act (authorisation: further provision) is to be made in Form 66.4–A.
Before granting an application under section 36(1) of the 2016 Act (whether made in writing or not) the court must appoint a hearing to take place in private.
Where section 35(5) of the 2016 Act (authorisation for questioning) applies the court must—
order intimation of the application to the person to be questioned; and
give the person to be questioned an opportunity to make representations at the hearing fixed under Rule 66.4(2).
Where the court grants an application for authorisation for questioning under section 35 of the 2016 Act (whether made orally or in writing) the authorisation is to be in Form 66.4–B.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Sch. 2 Ch. 66 inserted (25.1.2018) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/12), paras. 1(2), 2(4)