Time limit for commencing trial for offences other than sexual offences

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The trial of a person for an offence (other than a sexual offence) must commence—

(a)

within 12 months after the day on which the person is committed for trial in respect of the offence; or

(b)

if no committal proceeding in respect of the offence is held, within 12 months after the day on which the indictment against the person is filed; or

(c)

if a new trial is ordered by the Court of Appeal, within 6 months after the day on which the order is made; or

(d)

if the period referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) or any extension of that period is extended under section 247, within the extended period.

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