# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 39.13: Directions about re-admission to hospital on dismissal of appeal

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where—
(a) an appellant subject to—
(i) an order under section 37(1) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (detention in hospital on conviction), or
(ii) an order under section 5(2) of the Criminal Procedure (Insanity) Act 1964 (detention in hospital on finding of insanity or disability)
has been released on bail pending appeal; and
(b) the court—
(i) refuses permission to appeal,
(ii) dismisses the appeal, or
(iii) affirms the order under appeal.
(2) The court must give appropriate directions for the appellant’s—
(a) re-admission to hospital; and
(b) if necessary, temporary detention pending re-admission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/39.13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-39.13/enacted
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