# The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026, Paragraph 5


In Part 14 (Bail and custody time limits), in rule 14.2 (Exercise of court’s powers: general), for the second paragraph of the note to the rule substitute—
“When, by virtue of a direction given under section 51 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, a defendant attends a hearing through a live link, then under section 52A of that Act the defendant is to be treated as present in court.” .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/47/schedule/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-amendment-rules-2026/schedule/paragraph-5
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