s 85

Proceedings under Act

In force

(1)

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

(2)

The proceeding may be started within—

(a)

1 year after the offence is committed; or

(b)

1 year after the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the offence is committed.

(3)

In a proceeding under this Act, it is not necessary to prove any of the following matters, unless evidence contrary to the matter is given—

(a)

the establishment of Legal Aid;

(b)

the authority of a Legal Aid employee to start, or appear in, the proceeding;

(c)

the appointment of a Legal Aid employee.

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