# The Magistrates' Courts (Forfeiture of Political Donations) Rules 2003, Article 3: Transfer


(1) The court may, of its own initiative or on the application of any party to the proceedings, order that the hearing be transferred to the court of another petty sessions area having regard to—
(a) whether it would be more convenient or fair for the hearing to be held in some other court;
(b) the importance of the outcome of the hearing to the public in general;
(c) the facilities available at the court where the application for a forfeiture order was lodged and whether they may be inadequate because of—
(i) any disability of any party to the proceedings or representative of any such party (as appropriate) or any potential witness;
(ii) press and public interest;
(d) any other matters that may affect the just disposal of the hearing.
(2) If the court makes an order under paragraph (1) the justices' chief executive shall give notice to the parties to the proceedings.
(3) Any order of the court made before the transfer of proceedings shall not be affected by the order for transfer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1645/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-forfeiture-of-political-donations-rules-2003/article-3
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