# Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1965, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: E+W

An Act to make new provision for securing the attendance of witnesses in criminal proceedings before courts of assize and quarter sessions; to abolish the binding over of prosecutors for the purpose of such proceedings; to restrict the issue of subpoenas for securing the attendance of witnesses before magistrates’ courts; and for connected purposes.
[5th August 1965]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1965/69/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/criminal-procedure-attendance-of-witnesses-act-1965/introduction
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