Cap. 9 чл. 500BReferences by the Attorney General.

(1) Where a person tried on indictment has been acquitted (whether in respect of the whole or part of the indictment) the

Attorney General may, if he desires the opinion of the Court of

Criminal Appeal on a point of law which has arisen in the case and within the time laid down in article 504, refer that point to the court, and the court shall, in accordance with this article, consider the point and give their opinion on it.

(2) For the purpose of their consideration of a point referred to them under this article the Court of Criminal Appeal shall hear argument -

(a) by the Attorney General; and

(b) either by counsel for the defence, if the acquitted person desires to present any argument to the court or, in default, by the Advocate for Legal Aid.

(3) A reference under this article shall not affect the trial in relation to which the reference is made or any acquittal in that trial.

(4) The Board referred to under article 516(3) may make rules to regulate the form and contents of the reference by the Attorney General under this article and to provide for all other matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto.