Rule 31.5 Preparation of case for referenceI1

give its reasons and cause those reasons to be recorded in the record or minute of proceedings, as the case may be; and

continue the proceedings from time to time as necessary for the purposes of the reference.

F1except in so far as the court may otherwise direct, shall be drafted in Form 31.5 and the court may give directions to the parties as to the manner in which and by whom the case is to be drafted and adjusted;

shall thereafter F2if necessary, be further adjusted to take account of any adjustments required by the court; and

after approval and the making of an appropriate order by the court, shall (after the expiry of the period for appeal) be transmitted by the clerk of court to the Registrar of the European Court with a certified copy of the record or minute of proceedings, as the case may be, and, where applicable, a certified copy of the relevant indictment or complaint.