# The Crown Court Rules (Northern Ireland) 1979, Rule 43: Special directions pursuant to section 47(2)

Extent: N.I.

(1) Where directions under section 47(2) of the Act confer power on the Lord Chief Justice to give special directions in regard to particular cases, he may give such directions either of his own motion or on the application of the defendant or the prosecutor.
(2) Any such application must be in writing and state the grounds of the application.
(3) With a view to giving any special directions the Lord Chief Justice may, if he considers it necessary, direct the parties to appear before him.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1979/90/rule/43 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crown-court-rules-northern-ireland-1979/rule-43
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