Section 153 Accessories.

Without prejudice to the operation—

(a)

as respects England and Wales, of section eight of the M1Accessories and Abettors Act 1861, and F1section 44 of the M2Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980; and

(b)

as respects Scotland, of section sixty-one of the M3Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1887, and section two of the M4Summary Jurisdiction (Scotland) Act 1954;

any person who induces or procures, or consents to or connives at, the commission of an offence under this Act, shall be guilty of an offence.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words substituted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 7 para. 11

Marginal citations

M1: 1861 c. 94.
M2: 1980 c. 43.
M3: 1887 c. 35.
M4: 1954 c. 48.

Notes on Part XIV

Modifications

C1: Pt. XIV amended by Mines and Quarries (Tips) Act 1969 (c. 10), Sch. 1 para. 7; extended by Mines Management Act 1971 (c. 20), s. 3(2)