Court of Criminal Appeal – New Rules, Forms and Re-issued Practice Note SC CCA 1

19/05/2021

On 1 May 2021 the Supreme Court (Criminal Appeal) Rules 2021 came into effect. The Rules provide for the practice and procedure in the Court of Criminal Appeal and repeal the Criminal Appeal Rules.

In accordance with the Rules, the Chief Justice has approved new forms for use in the Court of Criminal Appeal that also came into effect on 1 May 2021.

The Chief Justice has also re-issued Practice Note SC CCA 1 – Court of Criminal Appeal – General which commenced operation on 1 May 2021.