Preliminary hearings are an interesting part of the criminal justice system. They are the source of much litigation and despite recent efforts by Parliament to curtail their scope and length, they appear to be more complicated and prolix than ever - at least in my experience.
Check out the latest Mack's Criminal Law Bulletin, published on Westlaw's criminal source database, for my thoughts on preliminary hearings.
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DG Mack