# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 47.43: Exercise of court’s powers

Extent: E+W

(1) The court must determine an application under rule 47.44, and an appeal under rule 47.45—
(a) at a hearing, which must be in private unless the court otherwise directs; and
(b) in the presence of the applicant or appellant.
(2) The court must not determine such an application or appeal unless any person served under those rules—
(a) is present; or
(b) has had an opportunity—
(i) to attend, or
(ii) to make representations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/47.43 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-47.43
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