2.18
CurrentCommencement of appeal against finding that accused is unfit to stand trial
Part 5Appeals under Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried)Act
2.18 Commencement of appeal against finding that accused is unfit to stand trial
Rule 2.18(1) amended by S.R. No. 73/2019 rule 22.
(1)
An application for leave to appeal against a finding that an accused is unfit to stand trial is commenced by filing a notice of application for leave to appeal in Form 6–2F.
Note
Section 14A(2) of the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997 requires the notice of application for leave to appeal to be filed within 28 days after the day on which the finding is made, subject to any extension under that Act.
(2)
The notice of application for leave to appeal shall state each ground of appeal specifically and concisely and not merely in general terms.
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