Define: Plea Before Venue

Plea Before Venue
Plea Before Venue
Quick Summary of Plea Before Venue

The procedure introduced in the Criminal Procedure And Investigations Act (1996) by which the accused would be asked whether he intended to plead guilty or not guilty before determining whether the case would be dealt with summarily (by the Magistrates’ Court or on indictment to the Crown Court).

What is the dictionary definition of Plea Before Venue?
Dictionary Definition of Plea Before Venue
A preliminary hearing in the magistrates' court where a defendant indicates his plea in response to the charges against him. This will be relevant in deciding the mode of trial.
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