# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 47.50: Appeal

Extent: E+W

(1) This rule applies where one of the following (‘the appellant’) wants to appeal to the Crown Court—
(a) the applicant for an investigation anonymity order, where a magistrates’ court has refused to make the order; or
(b) a party to an application to discharge such an order, where a magistrates’ court has decided that application.
(2) The appellant must—
(a) serve on the Crown Court officer a copy of the application to the magistrates’ court; and
(b) where the appeal concerns a discharge decision, notify each other party,
not more than 15 business days after the decision against which the appellant wants to appeal.
(3) The Crown Court must hear the appeal without justices of the peace.
[Note. See sections 79 and 80(6) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and section 74 of the Senior Courts Act 1981.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/47.50 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-47.50/enacted
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