5(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—E+W
(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.
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