(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 24A-24D inserted (18.6.2012 for specified purposes, 5.11.2012 for specified purposes, 28.5.2013 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 10; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(c)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2012/2574, art. 2(2)(3)(c), Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761, art. 2) (with S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(c)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)