Criminal Practice Directions 2015

Criminal Practice Directions 2015

The Criminal Practice Directions 2015, issued by the Lord Chief Justice, set out binding and supplementary rules for the conduct of criminal proceedings in England and Wales, aligning with the Criminal Procedure Rules 2015, and are to be applied in all criminal courts from 5 October 2015. They codify and update prior directions, clarify case management, evidence, sentencing, appeals, and other procedural matters, and are to be followed unless inconsistent with statute or higher authority.

Parties
Not specified
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 September 2015
Procedural Posture
Practice Directions / Rules / Issuance of Consolidated Criminal Practice Directions
Outcome
Practice Directions issued and in force
Legal Topics
Practice Directions, Case Management, Disclosure, Evidence, Trial Procedure, Sentencing, Appeals, Bail, Custody, Jury Management, Reporting Restrictions, Extradition, Costs
Criminal Procedure Practice Directions Case Management Disclosure Evidence Trial Procedure Sentencing Appeals +6 more

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 5 Authorities cited 29 Party arguments 1
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Not specified

Procedural Posture

Practice Directions / Rules / Issuance of Consolidated Criminal Practice Directions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What are the consolidated directions governing criminal practice and procedure in the courts of England and Wales as of 2015?
  2. 2 How do the 2015 Criminal Practice Directions supplement and interact with the Criminal Procedure Rules?

Ratio Decidendi

The Criminal Practice Directions 2015, issued by the Lord Chief Justice, set out binding and supplementary rules for the conduct of criminal proceedings in England and Wales, aligning with the Criminal Procedure Rules 2015, and are to be applied in all criminal courts from 5 October 2015. They codify and update prior directions, clarify case management, evidence, sentencing, appeals, and other procedural matters, and are to be followed unless inconsistent with statute or higher authority.

Court Disposition

Practice Directions issued and in force

Orders

  • The Criminal Practice Directions 2015 come into force on 5 October 2015 and apply to all criminal courts in England and Wales from that date.
  • Annexes D and E to the Consolidated Criminal Practice Direction of 8 July 2002 remain in force for forms.