# Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015, Section 91: General duty to progress criminal proceedings

Status: prospective

In relation to criminal proceedings in the Crown Court or a magistrates' court, it is the duty of the court, the prosecution and the defence to reach a just outcome as swiftly as possible.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2015/9/section/91 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justice-act-northern-ireland-2015/section-91
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