Proceedings in the Land and Environment Court (and analogous summary jurisdictions) are not 'completed' for the purposes of s 5AE(1) of the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 until formal orders are pronounced; an announcement of findings and indication of intention to acquit does not complete the proceedings. The prosecution is not required to identify the specific question of law when requesting a stated case, and it is appropriate to wait until adverse findings are announced before making such a request.
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