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In forceProceedings for offences
159 Proceedings for offences
A proceeding for an offence against this Act may be taken by way of summary proceedings under the Justices Act 1886—
(a)
within 1 year after the commission of the offence; or
(b)
within 6 months after the commission of the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the commission of the offence.
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