# The Dangerous Substances and Preparations (Nickel) (Safety) Regulations 2000, Regulation 4: Proceedings


In England, Wales and Northern Ireland a magistrates' court may try an information (in the case of England and Wales) or a complaint (in the case of Northern Ireland) in respect of an offence under section 12 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987 arising from a contravention of these Regulations if (in the case of England and Wales) the information is laid or (in the case of Northern Ireland) the complaint is made within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed, and in Scotland summary proceedings for such an offence may be brought at any time within twelve months from the time when the offence was committed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/1668/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/dangerous-substances-and-preparations-nickel-safety-regulations-2000/regulation-4
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