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Section 255A Proof of age.F1F2

Scotland

Where the age of any person is specified in an indictment or a complaint, it shall, unless challenged—

(a)

in the case of proceedings on indictment by giving notice of a preliminary objection F3in accordance with section 71(2) or 72(6)(b)(i) of this Act; or

(b)

in summary proceedings—

(i)

by preliminary objection before the plea of the accused is recorded; or

(ii)

by objection at such later time as the court may in special circumstances allow,

be held as admitted.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

S. 255A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.8.1997) by 1997 c. 48, s. 27; S.I. 1997/1712, art. 3, Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 4, 5)

F2

S. 255A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.8.1997) by 1997 c. 48, s. 27; S.I. 1997/1712, art. 3, Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 4, 5)

F3

Words in s. 255A(a) substituted (1.2.2005) by Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 5), ss. 25, 27(1), Sch. para. 39; S.S.I. 2004/405, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with savings in arts. 3-5)