District Judge Watters stated a case for the opinion of the Court of Appeal which raises the issue of whether she had the power, following the appellant’s election and plea of guilty, to refuse jurisdiction and attempt to commit him to the Crown Court.
Judges:
Stephens LJ and Treacy LJ
Citations:
[2019] NICA 21
Links:
Jurisdiction:
Northern Ireland
Magistrates
Updated: 09 September 2022; Ref: scu.644079