Article 51 Powers of Court of Appeal under Part 5 which are exercisable by a single judge

(1)

There may be exercised by a single judge in the same manner as by the Court of Appeal and subject to the same provisions—

(a)

the powers of the Court of Appeal under this Part specified in paragraph (2); and

(b)

the power to give leave under section 24(3) of the Act.

(2)

The powers referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a) are—

(a)

to extend time within which notice of appeal or notice of application for leave to appeal may be given;

(b)

to order a witness to attend for examination;

(c)

to make orders under article 49(1)(a) (production of documents etc.);

(d)

to give directions under article 50 (effect of appeal on serious crime prevention order); and

(e)

to grant legal aid.

(3)

If the single judge refuses an application on the part of a person who is a party to the appeal to exercise any of the powers conferred on the judge by this article, that person shall be entitled to have the application determined by the Court of Appeal.