Applicants are also subject to a merits test. The prime consideration is whether the defendant is in jeopardy of losing his liberty or whether a substantial question of law is involved.

• 此外，申请人还须通过案情审查，案情审查的主要考虑因素在于被告是否受到丧失自由的威胁，或有关案件是否涉及重大的法律问题。