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Rule 25.4 Procedure on plea of guiltyI1

England and Wales

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

This rule applies if—

(a)

the defendant pleads guilty to an offence; and

(b)

the court is satisfied that the plea represents a clear acknowledgement of guilt.

(2)

The court need not receive evidence unless rule 25.16(4) applies (determination of facts for sentencing).

[Note. See also rule 3.32 (Arraigning the defendant on the indictment).]

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Commencement

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Rule 25.4 in force at 6.10.2025, see Preamble