# The Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) (Amendment) Regulations 1999, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) Regulations 1987 so as to provide for a maximum magistrates' court custody time limit of 56 days (from first appearance to start of trial) in relation to those charged with summary offences.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2744/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/prosecution-of-offences-custody-time-limits-amendment-regulations-1999/note
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