# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 42.17: Amendment and abandonment of appeal

Extent: E+W

(1) The appellant may amend a notice of appeal served under rule 42.15 or abandon an appeal under section 13B, 43 or 65 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002—
(a) without the permission of the court at any time before the Court of Appeal has begun hearing the appeal; and
(b) with the permission of the court after the Court of Appeal has begun hearing the appeal,
by serving notice in writing on the Registrar.
(2) Where the appellant serves a notice under paragraph (1), the appellant must send a copy of it to each respondent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/42.17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-42.17
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