439. Powers of single Judge

(1)

The powers of the Court of Appeal under this Part which are specified in subsection (2) may be exercised by a single Judge of the High

Court or of the Court of Appeal in the same manner as they may be exercised by the Court of Appeal and subject to the same provision.

(2)

The powers are the following -

(a)

to extend the time within which notice of appeal may be given;

(b)

to allow an appellant to be present at any proceedings;

(c)

to order a witness to attend for examination;

(d)

to admit an appellant to bail;

(e)

to make orders under sections 42 l(2) and 4381(2) and to discharge or vary such orders;

0 to give directions under sections 436(1) and 438S(1);

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(& to make order under section 438 for the payment of costs;

(h)

to order a respondent to be committed to prison or admitted to bail under section 438B.

(3)

If the single Judge refuses an application by an appellant or applicant to exercise in his favour any of the powers above specified, the appellant or applicant shall be entitled to have the application determined by the Court of Appeal.

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439. Powers of single Judge

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