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Article 8A Orders before preparatory hearingF1

(1)

Paragraph (2) applies where—

(a)

a judge orders a preparatory hearing, and

(b)

he decides that any order which could be made under Article 8(4) or (5) at the hearing should be made before the hearing.

(2)

In such a case—

(a)

he may make any such order before the hearing (or at the hearing), and

(b)

paragraphs (4) to (10) of Article 8 shall apply accordingly.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Art. 8A inserted (4.7.1996 with application as mentioned in Sch. 3 para. 8 of the amending Act) by Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c. 25), s. 72, Sch. 3 para. 5 (as modified in its application to Northern Ireland by Sch. 4 para. 35)