(2) On the
direction being given, the accused person is taken to have been committed for
trial for the offence. The Judge may make the same orders and do the same
things (including dealing with the accused person) as a Magistrate can on
committing an accused person for trial.
(3) The Judge may give directions as
to matters preliminary to the trial as the Judge thinks just.
(4) A direction
may not be given under subsection (1) if the offence is punishable by
imprisonment for life, but the Judge may make an order under section 101.
(5)
Despite subsection (1), the Judge may make an order under section 101 instead
of giving a direction under subsection (1), if of the opinion that such an
order should be made.
