74Application for a special mention hearing

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74 Application for a special mention hearing

(1) A party may apply to the Court for a special mention hearing.

(2) An application must—

(a) set out the purpose of the application for the special mention hearing; and

(b) be in Form 31.

(3) The Court may of its own motion conduct a special mention hearing to adequately control and oversee the progress of the committal proceeding.

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