Proceedings for simple offences

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A proceeding for a simple offence against this Act by way of summary proceeding under the Justices Act 1886 must start within the later of the following—

(a)

within 1 year after the offence is committed;

(b)

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

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235 Proceedings for simple offences