# The Crown Court Rules (Northern Ireland) 1979, Rule 44CA: [ Late Applications

Extent: N.I.

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of rule [44B]—
(a) an application may be made for a special measures direction orally at the trial; or
(b) the Court may of its own motion raise the issue whether a special measures direction should be given.
(2) Where an application is made in accordance with paragraph (1)(a)—
(a) the applicant must state the reasons for the late application; and
(b) the Court must be satisfied that the applicant was unable to make the application in accordance with rule [44B].
(3) The Court shall determine before making a special measures direction—
(a) whether to allow other parties to the proceedings to make representations on the question;
(b) the time allowed for making such representations (if any); and
(c) whether the question should be determined following a hearing at which the parties to the proceedings may be heard.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1979/90/rule/44CA (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/crown-court-rules-northern-ireland-1979/rule-44CA
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