Criminal Procedure Act 2011

Appeals - Appeals on question of law - First appeals

299: Power of first appeal court to amend question stated

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"The first appeal court can change a legal question to help make a fair decision."

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When you are involved in an appeal, the first appeal court can change or reword a question of law at any time before making a decision. The court can do this if it thinks it is necessary or a good idea. The court has the power to amend or restate the question of law to help determine the appeal.

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Part 6Appeals
Appeals on question of law: First appeals

299Power of first appeal court to amend question stated

  1. The first appeal court may, at any time before determining an appeal under this subpart, amend or restate any question of law to be determined in the appeal if it considers it necessary or desirable to do so.