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Article 5 Defendants in custody

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(1)

A defendant in custody is not entitled to be present at the hearing of an appeal or application for leave to appeal, unless the Court so directs.

(2)

In directing whether a defendant in custody shall be present in person under paragraph (1) the Court shall take into account—

(a)

any representations made to it by the prosecution and the defendant; and

(b)

any practical difficulties with the physical attendance of the defendant.