The Judicial Proceedings in Specified Overseas Territories (Restrictive Measures) Order 2009

General modifying provisions applicable to the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia

3.  The modifying provisions referred to in article 2(2) are as follows—

(a) the words “Any person who commits an offence” are replaced by the following words: “Any person guilty of an offence”;

(b) the words “if tried on information before the Senior Judge’s Court,” are omitted;

(c) the words “if tried before the Judge’s Court, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or to a fine not exceeding £5,000 or its equivalent, or to both” are omitted;

(d) the words “is guilty of a misdemeanour and” are omitted; and

(e) the words “Proceedings for a misdemeanour under this Order, being an offence alleged to have been committed outside the Territory, may be instituted at any time not later than 12 months from the date on which the person charged first enters the Territory after committing the offence.” are omitted.