PART IIICriminal Procedure, Penalties, etc.
Allocation of offences to classes as regards mode of trial
16Offences which are to become triable either way
1
The offences mentioned in Schedule 2 to this Act shall be triable either way (instead of only on indictment).
2
The offences which by virtue of section 19 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1952 are triable either way (excluding offences under section 56 of the [1953 c. 36.] Post Office Act 1953 and any other offence which by virtue of section 15(1) above is triable only summarily) shall be triable either way by virtue of this subsection ; and the said section 19 shall cease to have effect.
3
The offences triable either way by virtue of subsections (1) and (2) above are, for convenience of reference, listed in Schedule 3 to this Act.
4
Subsections (1) and (2) above are without prejudice to any enactment by virtue of which any offence is (otherwise than under the said section 19) triable either way.