DPP's right of appeal against sentence
334 DPP's right of appeal against sentence
The DPP may appeal against a sentence imposed by the Children's Court in a summary proceeding in the Criminal Division if satisfied that an appeal should be brought in the public interest.
An appeal against sentence under subsection (1) is—
to the County Court; or
if the Children's Court was constituted by the President, to the Trial Division of the Supreme Court; or
if the Children's Court was constituted by the Chief Magistrate who is a dual commission holder, to the Court of Appeal.
The DPP must not bring a further appeal against a sentence imposed by the appellate court.
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