Practice directions - Supreme Court
Criminal Practice Seminar video - Expert Evidence and Bail Applications in the Supreme Court
The Criminal Practice Seminar conducted on 25 November 2025 examined:
- The recently amended Supreme Court Practice Direction 14 of 2024 , dealing with expert evidence in criminal proceedings; and
- A new procedure for all bail and dangerous prisoner applications in the Supreme Court – Supreme Court Practice Direction 6 of 2025 .
Given PD 14 of 2024 applies to indictments presented on or after 15 July 2024, its operation is now coming into full effect.
The new procedure for bail and dangerous prisoner applications will commence on 27 January 2026.
Watch the 25 November 2026 seminar – Expert Evidence and Bail Applications in the Supreme Court
Watch the 19 June 2024 seminar – A New Regime for Expert Evidence in Supreme Court Criminal Proceedings
Practice directions are procedural guidelines issued by judges of the Supreme Court.
The directions are designed to complement existing legislation, rules and regulations and may refer to issues including the use of the court precinct, appearances by practitioners and parties, and case management.