# The Magistrates' Courts (Special Measures Directions) Rules 2002, Article 4: Late applications


(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of rule 2 above—
(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) above—
(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 2 above.
(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/uksi/2002/1687/article/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-special-measures-directions-rules-2002/article-4
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