Part I Criminal Jurisdiction and Procedure

Offences triable on indictment or summarily

24DF1Functions under sections 24A to 24C capable of exercise by single justice

1

The functions of a magistrates' court under sections 24A to 24C above may be discharged by a single justice.

2

Subsection (1) above shall not be taken as authorising—

a

the summary trial of an information (other than a summary trial by virtue of section 24A(7) or 24B(2)(c) above); or

b

the imposition of a sentence,

by a magistrates' court composed of fewer than two justices.