# The Criminal Procedure Rules 2025, Rule 50.26: Determination of detention pending appeal to the Supreme Court against discharge

Extent: E+W

On an application for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court against a decision of the High Court which, but for that appeal, would have resulted in the defendant’s discharge, the High Court must—
(a) decide whether to order the detention of the defendant; and
(b) determine any application for—
(i) bail pending appeal,
(ii) permission to attend any hearing in the Supreme Court, or
(iii) a representation order.
[Note. See sections 33A and 115A of the Extradition Act 2003.
For the grant of legal aid for proceedings in the Supreme Court, see sections 14, 16 and 19 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/909/rule/50.26 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-rules-2025/rule-50.26
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