Rule 8.1 When this Part appliesI1 England and Wales Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below: rule 48.5(1)(b(ii) word inserted by Criminal Procedure 2026 rule 18(a)(i)(bb) rule 48.5(1)(b(i) word omitted by Criminal Procedure 2026 rule 18(a)(i)(aa) This Part applies in a magistrates’ court. Annotations Commencement I1 Rule 8.1 in force at 6.10.2025, see Preamble ← Rule 7.6 Rule 8.1 Rule 8.2 →