Practice Directions Applicable to Criminal Appeals Contents


22. ORDER OF THE HOUSE

Draft order

22.1  After the House has given judgment, drafts of the order of the House are sent to all parties who lodged a case. The drafts must be returned to the Judicial Office within seven days of the date of receipt (unless otherwise directed), either approved or with suggested amendments. If amendments are proposed, they must be submitted to the agents for the other parties, who should indicate their approval or disagreement both to the agents submitting the proposals and to the Judicial Office. Where the amendments proposed are contrary to the questions put to and agreed by the House, a petition must be lodged.

Final order

22.2  The final order is sent free of charge to the agents for the successful parties.

22.3  Prints of the final order are sent free of charge to the agents for all parties who have entered appearance.


 
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