44 Application by prosecution for trial to be conducted without a jury where danger of jury tampering
Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c 44) | Legislation

44  Application by prosecution for trial to be conducted without a jury where danger of jury tampering

(1)     This section applies where one or more defendants are to be tried on indictment for one or more offences.

(2)     The prosecution may apply to a judge of the Crown Court for the trial to be conducted without a jury.

(3)     If an application under subsection (2) is made

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