Commentary on Sections General Sections 237 & 238: Procedure on appeal to the Court of Appeal; Procedure on appeal to the House of Lords
284.These sections, as in England and Wales, establish the general principle that the Court of Appeal’s leave to appeal is required. Both sections enable the Secretary of State to make an order in relation to appeals to either the Court of Appeal or the House of Lords under this part containing provision corresponding to any provisions of the Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980. An order of this kind will cover routine matters such as the procedures for obtaining leave to appeal and transcripts.