SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 7 Transitional provisions and savings
Protection of complainants in proceedings for sexual offences
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1
Nothing in Chapter III of Part II applies in relation to continuing proceedings in which leave has been given before the commencement date for that Chapter—
a
under section 2 of the M1Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1976, or
b
(in the case of proceedings to which section 2 does not apply) in the exercise of any similar power of the court exercisable by virtue of its inherent jurisdiction.
2
Nothing in this Act affects the continued operation of any leave so given in relation to any such proceedings.