Section 26 Medical evidence by certificate.
England and Wales
In any proceedings, other than proceedings for an offence, before a F1youth court, and on any appeal from a decision of a youth court in any such proceedings, any document purporting to be a certificate of a fully registered medical practitioner F2who holds a licence to practise as to any person’s physical or mental condition shall be admissible as evidence of that condition.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 26 substituted (1.10.1992) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 100, Sch. 11 para. 40(2)(e); S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch.2
- F2
Words in s. 26 inserted (16.11.2009) by The Medical Act 1983 (Amendment) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/3135), art. 1(2)(3), Sch. 1 para. 4 (with Sch. 2)
Notes on Part I
Modifications
- C1
Pt. I amended (E.W.) by Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 (c. 42), s. 2(1), Sch. 1