19.Section 4 applies in relation to trigger event A and places requirements on the court that imposes a sentence or order for imprisonment on a member within the meaning of section 2(2) (as clarified by section 3). Subsection (2) requires the court that imposes the sentence or order in relation to the member’s conviction to notify the Presiding Officer of that sentence or order. Subsection (4) requires the court that overturns a conviction, sentence or order on appeal to notify the Presiding Officer of that fact. Subsection (5) defines an “appeal” and subsection (6) defines determination of an appeal, for the purposes of this section. Subsection (7) defines “overturned on appeal” for the purposes of this section. Neither of the duties imposed on the Court by this section apply if, when the duty arises, the member’s seat has been vacated.
Commentary on Sections Part 1 – Recall of Members of the Senedd Section 4 – Trigger event A: courts to notify the Presiding Officer