# Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, Section 24D: Functions under sections 24A to 24C capable of exercise by single justice


(1) The functions of a magistrates' court under sections 24A to 24C 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 (other than a summary trial by virtue of section 24A(7) or 24B(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/24D (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-act-1980/section-24D
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