The power to give case management directions in criminal appeals under r 4.1 of the Supreme Court (Criminal Appeal) Rules 2021 necessarily carries with it a power to refuse to countenance non-compliance, including by dismissal of the proceedings. This power applies regardless of the criminal nature of the proceedings. However, the court may suspend the operation of a dismissal order to give an applicant a further opportunity to comply with directions.
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