# The Indictments (Procedure) (Modification) Rules 1998, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules make a number of modifications to the Indictments (Procedure) Rules 1971 (S.I. 1971/2084) which are necessary in relation to the new procedure created by sections 51 and 52 of and Schedule 3 to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) (no committal proceedings for indictable-only offences).
Rule 2(2) modifies rule 2 of the 1971 Rules to include definitions relevant to the new procedure.
Rule 2(3) modifies rule 5 of the 1971 Rules so that a bill of indictment shall be preferred within 28 days of the service of the prosecution case.
Rule 2(4) and (5) modifies rules 8 and 9 of the 1971 Rules to make appropriate reference to the new procedure in relation to applications to the High Court for voluntary bills of indictment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3045/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/indictments-procedure-modification-rules-1998/note
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