Rule 51.3 RepresentationsF1

(1)

Where the court is considering making a deprivation order and it is practicable to do so–

(a)

the court shall appoint a diet for parties to be heard; and

(b)

the clerk of court shall intimate the diet to the owner of any animal to which the order would apply.

(F22)

Paragraph (3) applies to a person who has received intimation under paragraph (1)(b) and wishes to make representations to the court under—

(a)

section 28E(9) of the 1981 Act;

(b)

section 39(9) of the 2006 Act;

(c)

section 47(9) of the Animal Welfare Act 2006; or

(d)

section 21(9) of the 2023 Act.

(3)

A person to whom this paragraph applies is to make representations, unless the court otherwise directs—

(a)

in writing to the clerk of court; and

(b)

by such date as the court directs.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 2 Ch. 51 inserted (26.3.2007) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules Amendment) (Animal Health and Welfare etc.) 2007 (S.S.I. 2007/238), paras. 1(1), 2(3)
F2: Sch. 2 rule 51.3(2)(3) substituted for Sch. 2 rule 51.3(2) (1.12.2023) by Act of Adjournal (Criminal Procedure Rules 1996 Amendment) (Miscellaneous) 2023 (S.S.I. 2023/333), paras. 1(2), 2(2)(b)