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Section 17E Functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justiceF1

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

(1)

The functions of a magistrates' court under sections 17A to 17D above may be discharged by a single justice.

(2)

Subsection (1) above shall not be taken as authorising—

(a)

the summary trial of an information (otherwise than in accordance with section 17A(6) or 17B(2)(c) above); or

(b)

the imposition of a sentence,

by a magistrates' court composed of fewer than two justices.

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Textual amendments

F1

Ss. 17D, 17E inserted (18.6.2012 for specified purposes, 5.11.2012 for specified purposes, 28.5.2013 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 3; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2012/2574, art. 2(2)(3)(c), Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761, art. 2) (with S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)