Summary proceedings for offences

In force

(1)

A proceeding for an offence against this Act must be taken in a summary way under the Justices Act 1886.

(2)

The proceeding must start within the later of the following periods to end—

(a)

1 year after the commission of the offence;

(b)

6 months after the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the commission of the offence.

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