Dangerous Criminals and High Risk Offenders Act 2021
19Appeals against declaration or refusal to make declaration
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19 Appeals against declaration or refusal to make declaration
(1) The DPP may, within 14 days after the Supreme Court refuses to make a declaration under section 7(1) , appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal against the refusal to make the declaration.
(2) A person who has been declared to be a dangerous criminal under section 7(1) may, within 14 days after the declaration is made, appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal against the making of the declaration.
(3) The DPP may, within 14 days after the Supreme Court makes an order under section 15(1)(a) , appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal against the making of the order.
(4) A person who has been declared to be a dangerous criminal under section 7(1) may, within 14 days after the Supreme Court, under section 15(1)(b) , refuses to make an order discharging the declaration, appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal against the refusal of the Supreme Court to make such an order.
(5) It is not necessary to obtain the leave of the Court of Criminal Appeal for an appeal under this section.