97 Interpretation of this Chapter
Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (2009 c 25) | Legislation

Interpretation

97  Interpretation of this Chapter

(1)     In this Chapter—

“court” means—

(a)     in relation to England and Wales, a magistrates' court, the Crown Court or the criminal division of the Court of Appeal,

(b)     in relation to Northern Ireland, a magistrates' court, the Crown Court, a county court exercising its criminal jurisdiction, the High Court or the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland, or

(c)     a service court;

“criminal proceedings” means—

(a)     in relation to a court within paragraph (a) or (b) above

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