Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules amend the Criminal Procedure Rules 2015, S.I. 2015/1490, as follows:
| Rule | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Part 3 | Rule 3.13 is amended to require the Crown Court to collect from a defendant the information required by section 86A of the Courts Act 2003 (name, date of birth and nationality). Rule 3.27 is added to require a magistrates’ court to collect that information. The rule also provides for the conduct of a preparation for trial hearing in a magistrates’ court. |
These Rules come into force on 13th November 2017.