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contains the factors to which the Court of Appeal must have regard, when considering whether granting leave to appeal is in the interests of justice, including—
the extent of any disruption or delay to the trial process that may arise if leave is given; and
whether the determination of the appeal may—
render the trial unnecessary; or
substantially reduce the time required for the trial; or
resolve an issue of law, evidence or procedure that is necessary for the proper conduct of the trial; or
reduce the likelihood of a successful appeal against conviction in the event that the accused is convicted at trial; and
any other matter that the Court of Appeal considers relevant.
If leave to appeal is sought during trial, the Court of Appeal must not grant leave unless the reasons for doing so clearly outweigh any disruption to the trial. Subclause (3) ensures if the Court of Appeal refuses leave to appeal under this clause, the refusal does not preclude another appeal (particularly post-conviction) on the issue.