# Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, Section 17E: Functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice


(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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/43/section/17E (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-act-1980/section-17E
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