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sets out the time limit for commencing a trial for sexual offences. Such a trial must commence—
within 3 months after committal for trial; or
if no committal proceeding is held, within 3 months of the filing of the indictment; or
if the Court of Appeal orders a new trial, within 6 months after the day on which the order is made (or 3 months if it is a sexual offence); or
any extensions of these time limits provided under clause 247.
The time limits for commencing trials after successful appeals to the Court of Appeal are new. Currently, there are no time periods within which such trials must be commenced. The appeal process itself will be likely to have taken a significant period of time and must now be prioritised, as well as ensuring compliance with section 25(2)(c) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities.