Section 8 Abolition of subpoenas in certain proceedings.
England and Wales
No subpoena ad testificandum or subpoena duces tecum shall issue after the commencement of this Act in respect of any proceedings for the purpose of which a witness summons may be issued under section 2 of this Act or in respect of any proceedings for the purpose of which a summons may be issued under F1section 97 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980(process for attendance of witnesses in magistrates’ courts).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 7 para. 56
Notes on the whole Act
Textual amendments
- F1
Act amended (E.W.) by Criminal Justice Act 1987 (c. 38, SIF 39:1), s. 5(8)
Notes on Other provisions
Textual amendments
- F1
Ss. 2-2E, the cross heading before s. 2, the cross heading before s. 2D and the cross heading following s. 2E substituted (4.7.1996 with effect at 1.4.1999 as appointed day by S.I. 1999/718) for s. 2 by 1996 c. 25, s. 66(2)(7) (with s. 78(1)); S.I. 1999/718, art. 2