Rule 24.7 Procedure on plea of guiltyI1
England and Wales
(1)
This rule applies if—
(a)
the defendant pleads guilty; and
(b)
the court is satisfied that the plea represents a clear acknowledgement of guilt.
(2)
The court may convict the defendant without receiving evidence.
[Note. See section 9 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980f1.]
Annotations
Commencement
Footnotes
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