253A
CurrentAbolition of allocutus
Chapter 5Trial on indictment
Part 5.8General
Division 4Procedure on guilty plea or guilty verdict
253A Abolition of allocutus
Ch. 5 Pt 5.8 Div. 4 (Heading and ss 253A, 253B) inserted by No. 30/2010 s. 62.
S. 253A inserted by No. 30/2010 s. 62.
The common law procedure of administering the allocutus is abolished.
Note
Administering the allocutus is the step in a criminal proceeding which occurs when, after a plea of guilty or a finding of guilt by the jury, the court asks the accused whether there is any reason why the court should not proceed to pass judgment according to law.
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