Criminal Practice Directions 2015 – Amendment No. 14
Introduction
This is the fourteenth amendment to the Criminal Practice Directions 2015.1
In this amendment:
1.In paragraph 18E.5:
After “by the police.” delete ““If it will not cause undesirable delay, a representative of the Crown Prosecution Service should give prior approval before the police discuss with the witness or with the witness’ parent or carer the special measures that are available and the witness’ needs, such that the most appropriate package of special measures can be identified.” and replace with: “The police and Crown Prosecution Service should discuss, with the witness or with the witness’ parent or carer, special measures available and the witness’ needs, such that the most appropriate package of special measures can be identified.”
2.In paragraph 18E.15:
After “The Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) must be conducted by a salaried judge” add in “or other judge of suitable experience authorised for the purpose by the Resident Judge”.