# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 41.7: Anonymity of defendant on reference of point of law

Extent: E+W

Where the Attorney General refers a point of law, the court must not allow anyone to identify the defendant during the proceedings unless the defendant gives permission.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/41.7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-41.7
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