Point in time view as at 01/12/2020. This version of this cross heading contains provisions that are prospective.
Criminal Justice Act 2003, Cross Heading: Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 07 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
25E+WThe Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 32 para. 25 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 42(14) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 32 para. 26 repealed (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 28 (with s. 413(4)(5), Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2
Prospective
27E+WIn section 33 (maximum penalties on summary conviction in pursuance of section 22), in subsection (1)(a), for “3 months” there is substituted “ 51 weeks ”.
Prospective
28E+WIn section 85 (power to remit fine), in subsection (2A), for “section 35(2)(a) or (b) of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997” there is substituted “ section 300(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 ”.
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Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 32 para. 29 omitted (3.12.2012) by virtue of Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 10 para. 39; S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(h)
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 32 para. 29 partly in force; Sch. 32 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 336(3); Sch. 32 para. 29 in force for certain purposes at 26.1.2004 by S.I. 2003/3282, art. 2, Sch.
30E+WIn section 133 (consecutive terms of imprisonment), in subsection (1), for “Subject to section 84 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000,” there is substituted “ Subject to section 265 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, ”.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 32 para. 30 wholly in force at 4.4.2005, see s. 336(3) and S.I. 2005/950, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 42(14) (subject to art. 2(2), Sch. 2)
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