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97 Purposes of a committal proceeding

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Explained inBill clause 97 EM on clause 97

The purposes of a committal proceeding are—

S. 97(b) repealed by No. 5/2025 s. 3.

(a)to determine whether a charge for an offence is appropriate to be heard and determined summarily;

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(c)to determine how the accused proposes to plead to the charge;

(d)to ensure a fair trial, if the matter proceeds to trial, by—

S. 97(d)(iii) repealed by No. 5/2025 s. 3.

(i)ensuring that the prosecution case against the accused is adequately disclosed in the form of depositions;

(ii)enabling the accused to hear or read the evidence against the accused and to cross-examine prosecution witnesses;

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(iv)enabling the accused to adequately prepare and present a case;

(v)enabling the issues in contention to be adequately defined.