Part 1
History, Constitution, Jurisdiction And Powers
Chapter 1 Historical Development
Introduction
A Short History Of The Court Of Appeal Criminal Division
Creation Of The Court Of Appeal Criminal Division
Development Of The Jurisdiction
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Jurisdiction And Constitution
Jurisdiction
Constitution
Distribution Of Business Between Divisions
Composition Of A Court Of Appeal Criminal Division
Decision And Judgment
Stare Decisis In The Court Of Appeal Criminal Division
Sittings
Chapter 3 Powers Of The Court
Introduction
Powers Of The Court Under Part I Of The 1968 Act
Venire De Novo
Powers Of The Court Under Part Ii Of The 1968 Act: Appeal To The Supreme Court
Powers Exercisable By A Single Judge
The Criminal Procedure Rules 2010
Part 2:
Procedure And Case Management
Chapter 4 The Registrar And The Criminal Appeal Office
The Post Of Registrar
The Registrar’s Powers And Duties
The Criminal Appeal Office
Chapter 5 Procedure And Case Management: General Principles
A) Commencing Proceedings
Consideration Of Whether There Are Arguable Grounds
Funding For The Settling Of Grounds
Reference By The C.C.R.C. Under S.9 Criminal Appeal Act 1995
Extension Of Time Generally
Grounds Of Appeal
Declarations Of Incompatibility
Applications For Bail
B) Actions By Registrar
Transcripts
Perfection Of Grounds Of Appeal
Respondent’s Notices
Frivolous And Vexatious Appeals
C) Fresh Evidence
Powers Of Court
Making The Application
Witnesses
Reception Of Evidence By The Court
Third Party Disclosure
D) The Leave Stage
Cases Where Leave Not Required
Cases Referred To Full Court By Registrar
Cases Sent To Single Judge By Registrar
Bail Pending Appeal
Decision Of The Single Judge
Notification Of Decisions Of Single Judge
E) Hearing Before The Full Court
Preparation Of The Case For Hearing
Ccrc Investigations
Pii Hearings
Skeleton Arguments
Summaries And Notes To The Court
Time Estimates
Bundles
Authorities
Listing
Presence Of Prosecution Counsel
Advocate To The Court-Amicus Curiae
Presence Of The Appellant Or Applicant
Appellant Or Applicant Addressing The Court
Constitution Of The Court
Loss Of Time Orders
Reconstitution Of The Cacd As A Divisional Court
Notification Of Decisions Of The Full Court
Finality Of Proceedings; Re-Listing Of Cases; Whether Court Is Functus Officio
F) Miscellaneous
Abandonment And Applications To Treat Abandonment As A Nullity
Applications On Behalf Of A Deceased Appellant
Absconders
Part 3:
Rights Of Appeal
Chapter 6 Appeals Before The Conclusion Of The Trial
Appeals Against Rulings Made In Preparatory Hearings S.9(11) Cja1988 /S.35(1) Cpia 1996
Appeals Against An Order For Trial By Jury Of Sample Counts S.18 Domestic Violence Crime And Victims Act 2004
Appeals Against An Order For Trial Without A Jury Where There Is A Danger Of Jury Tampering S.44 Cja 2003
Appeals Against An Order For A Trial Without A Jury After Jury Tampering Has Taken Place S.47 Cja 2003
Appeals Against A Ruling Adverse To The Prosecution Under The Criminal Justice Act 2003 S.58 Cja 2003
Chapter 7 Appeals Against Orders Of The Crown Court In The Exercise Of Its Jurisdiction To Punish For Contempt S.13 Aja 1960
Right Of Appeal
Procedure
Practical Consideration
Chapter 8 Appeals Against Conviction And Sentence Under Caa 1968
Provisions Common To Appeals Against Conviction And Sentence
Procedure
Effect Of Appeal On Sentence
Appeal To The Supreme Court
Appeals Against Conviction
Right Of Appeal Against Conviction
Types Of Grounds Of Appeal
Appeal Against Conviction After A Plea Of Guilty
Sentence
The Right Of Appeal
Grounds Of Appeal
Powers Of The Court
Practical Issues That Arise In Sentence Appeals
Chapter 9 Appeals Relating To Mentally Disordered Offenders
Appeals Against Findings Of Unfitness To Plead
Appeal Against A Verdict Of Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
Appeal Against The Order Following A Verdict Of Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity Or A Finding Of Unfitness To Plead
“Substitution” Of Verdict Of Insanity Or Findings Of Unfitness To Plead
Chapter 10 Appeals Relating To Restraint, Recievership, Confiscation And Similar Orders
Appeals Relating To Restraint And Receivership
Appeals In Relation To Restraint Orders
Appeals In Relation To Receivership Orders
Appeals In Relation To Confiscation Proceedings
Defence Appeals Against Confiscation Orders
Prosecution Rights Of Appeal
Appeals Against Orders As A Result Of Requests From Foreign Jurisdictions
Appeals In Relation To External Requests And Orders
Appeals In Relation To Restraint Orders After An External Request
Appeals Relating To A Receiver Appointed In Relation To An External Request Or Order
Appeals Relating To The Registering Of External (Confiscation) Orders
Appeals In Relation To Foreign Requests And Overseas Forfeiture Orders
Appeals In Relation To Restraint Orders After A Foreign Request
Appeals Relating To A Receiver Appointed In Relation To A Restraint Order Or Forfeiture Order After A Foreign Request
Appeals Relating To The Registering Of An Overseas Forfeiture Order
Chapter 11 Attorney General’s References
Attorney General’s Reference Of Unduly Lenient Sentences S35 Cja 1988
Attorney General’s Reference Of A Point Of Law S36 Cja 1972
Chapter 12 Other Appeals Relating To Sentence Or Similar Orders
Appeals Against Review Of Sentence S.74 Socpa
Minimum Terms Appeals:
Against Minimum Term Set By High Court Judge Para.14 Sch 22 Cja 2003
By Transferred Life Prisoner Against Minimum Term Set By High Court Judge S.274(3) Cja 2003
Appeal Against Mandatory Minimum Sentence Following Quashing Of Previous Conviction S.112 Pcc(S)A 2000
Appeal Against Indeterminate / Extended Sentence Following Quashing Of Previous Sch 15a Conviction S.231 Cja 2003
Appeal Against Making / Variation Of Sexual Offences Prevention Order S.110(1) & (3) Soa 2003
Appeals About Serious Crime Prevention Orders S.24(1) & (2) Sca 2007
Appeals Against Declaration That Offence Has Terrorist Connection For Purposes Of Terrorist Notification Requirements S.42(2) Counter-Terrorism Act 2008
Appeals Against The Non-Making Of A Football Banning Order
S.14a(5a) Football Spectators Act 1989 (As Amended By Para.3 Sch.3 Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006
Appeals Relating To Parent/Guardian Order To Enter Into Recognizance Or Pay Fine In Lieu S.150(9) Powers Of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000.
Appeal By Parent Or Guardian Against An Order To Pay A Fine, Costs Or Compensation S.137(7) Powers Of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000:
Appeal By Parent Or Guardian In Respect Of Whom A Parenting Order Has Been Made S.10(4) Crime And D
