SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 11Trial by single justice on the papers: further amendments

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)

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In section 11 (non-appearance of accused: general provisions), after subsection (5) insert—

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Subsection (4) does not apply in relation to proceedings adjourned under section 16C(3)(a) because of section 16C(2) (adjournment of a section 16A trial because the accused indicates a wish to make representations).