NOTE AS TO EARLIER COMMENCEMENT ORDERS

(This note is not part of the Order)

1.  The following provisions of the 2003 Order were brought into operation on 13th June 2003 by the Criminal Justice (2003 Order) (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003 No. 307 (C.21)):

• Articles 3 to 6 (Bail);

• Articles 28 to 30 (Riotous behaviour); and

• Articles 36 and Schedules 1 and 2 (partially) (Minor and consequential amendments and repeals).

2.  The following provisions of the 2003 Order were brought into operation, on the dates shown, by the Criminal Justice (2003 Order) (Commencement No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003 No. 352 (C. 27)):

• on 28th July 2003—

  • Articles 18 to 23 (Sexual offences);

  • Article 24 (Forfeiture of recognizances);

  • Article 25 (Amendment of summons before it is served);

  • Article 26 (Non-appearance of accused: plea of guilty);

  • Article 27 (Period of remand);

  • Article 33 (Adjournment where live television links used);

  • Article 34 (Payment for person appointed to cross-examine witness on behalf of accused);

  • Article 35 (Approval of costs of prosecution of certain criminal proceedings); and

  • Article 36 and Schedules 1 and 2 (partially) (Minor and consequential amendments and repeals);

• on 13th October 2003—

  • Article 32 (Disclosure of pre-sentence reports).