# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 42.20: Hearing of appeals

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies to an appeal under section 13B, 31, 43 or 65 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
(2) The appeal must be limited to a review of the decision of the Crown Court unless the Court of Appeal considers that in the circumstances of an individual appeal it would be in the interests of justice to hold a re-hearing.
(3) The Court of Appeal may draw any inference of fact which it considers justified on the evidence.
(4) Rule 36.14 (Grounds of appeal and opposition) applies in relation to an appeal under section 13B, 31, 43 or 65 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 as it applies in relation to an appeal listed in rule 36.1 (When this Part applies).
[Note. For the powers of the Court of Appeal on an appeal to which this Part applies, see sections 13B, 32, 43, 65 and 89 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. See also section 91 of the 2002 Act in relation to procedure rules.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/42.20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-42.20
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