The Court of Appeal released two amendments to the Criminal Practice Direction on June 3, 2026.
First, ss. 6.1.5(2) and 6.2.3(2) are amended to set out the process for requesting additional time for oral argument if an application for leave to appeal a decision of the Summary Conviction Appeal Court is granted. The standard time for oral argument in such cases is 30 minutes for the appellant and 15 minutes for the respondent.
Second, s. 6.1.6(1) is amended to clarify that motions to intervene are determined by the Chief Justice, the Associate Chief Justice or a judge designated by either of them.
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