Sch. 2 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51

Sch. 2 para. 13 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(1)(c)

Sch. 2 para. 14 in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(1)(c)

Sch. 2 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

Sch. 2 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 51(4)

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Section 18

Criminal procedure: consequential and related amendmentsAmendments in connection with section 31(1)

The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 16A(1) (availability of trial by single justice on the papers)—

(a)

in paragraph (c), omit the final “and”;

(b)

after paragraph (d) insert , and(e)

the accused has not accepted the automatic online conviction option in respect of the offence.

(3)

 In section 89 (transfer of fines within England and Wales), after subsection (4) insert— (5)

When this section applies to a sum payable by virtue of a conviction under section 16H

(a)

a reference to a sum that is the subject of a collection order has effect as a reference to a sum set out in the notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L), and

(b)

the power in subsection (1) may be exercised by any fines officer.

(4)

In section 90 (transfer of fines to Scotland or Northern Ireland), after subsection (3A) insert—(4)

When this section applies to a sum payable by virtue of a conviction under section 16H

(a)

a reference to a sum that is the subject of a collection order has effect as a reference to a sum set out in the notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L), and

(b)

the power in subsection (1) may be exercised by any fines officer.

(5)

In section 108 (right of appeal to the Crown Court), after subsection (2) insert—(2A)

A person convicted under section 16H may not appeal under this section against the conviction or sentence, except a sentence imposed under section 16M(5)(b).

(6)

In section 150(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “fine”, after “purposes of” insert “sections 16G to 16M and of”.

2

In section 8 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (duty to include date of birth and sex in written plea of guilty), after paragraph (aa) (but before the final “or”) insert—(ab)

gives a notification amounting to acceptance of the automatic online conviction option (within the meaning of section 16G of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980),

.

3(1)

Schedule 5 to the Courts Act 2003 (collection of fines and other sums imposed on conviction) is amended as set out in sub-paragraphs (2) to (10).

(2)

In paragraph 1 (application of Schedule)—

(a)

the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

after that sub-paragraph insert—(2)

A sum payable under a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) is not to be regarded as a sum within sub-paragraph (1); but this Schedule applies in relation to such sums as provided in paragraphs 10A, 21(2), 25(2), 29(2) and 37(1A).

(3)

For the purposes of this Schedule as it applies as mentioned in paragraph 1(2), “the fines officer” means any fines officer.

(3)

In paragraph 2(1) (meaning of “the sum due”), for “1” substitute “1(1), or (in a case where this Schedule applies as mentioned in paragraph 1(2)) the sum payable under a notice of conviction and penalty”.

(4)

In paragraph 3(1) (meaning of “existing defaulter”)—

(a)

in paragraph (c), for “1, or” substitute “1(1),”;

(b)

in paragraph (d), for “1” substitute “1(1)”;

(c)

at the end insert , or(e)

the person is in default on a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).

(5)

After paragraph 10 insert—Application of this Part to person with automatic online conviction10A

This Part of this Schedule applies to a person who has been given a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) as it applies to P.

(6)

In paragraph 13 (contents of collection orders: general), in sub-paragraph (2), after “P” insert “and a collection order”.

(7)

In paragraph 21 (application of Part 6)—

(a)

the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

after that sub-paragraph insert—(2)

This Part also applies if a person (“P”) has been given a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).

(3)

In the application of this Part in such a case—

(a)

collection order” means the notice of conviction and penalty;

(b)

a reference to the collection order being made is a reference to the notice of conviction and penalty being given;

(c)

payment terms” means the requirements as to the time and manner of payment imposed under section 16L(2)(c) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.

(8)

In paragraph 25 (application of Part 7)—

(a)

the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

after that sub-paragraph insert—(2)

This Part also applies on the first occasion on which a person (“P”) is in default on a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).

(9)

In paragraph 29 (application of Part 8)—

(a)

the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);

(b)

after that sub-paragraph insert—(2)

This Part also applies if (through the application of Part 6 by virtue of paragraph 21(2))—

(a)

a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) contains reserve terms, and

(b)

the attachment of earnings order or application for benefit deductions made under Part 6 fails.

(10)

In paragraph 37 (functions of fines officer in relation to defaulters: referral or further steps notice), after sub-paragraph (1) insert—(1A)

This paragraph also applies if—

(a)

a person (“P”) is in default on a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980), and

(b)

paragraph 26 does not apply.

(11)

In Schedule 6 to the Courts Act 2003 (discharge of fines by unpaid work), in paragraph 2 (cases where work order may be made), in sub-paragraph (1)(a)(vi), after “Schedule 5” insert “(including a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section 16L of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) in a case where, by virtue of paragraph 21(3) of Schedule 5, that notice is treated as a collection order)”.

4(1)

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 29 (institution of proceedings by written charge)—

(a)

for the heading substitute “Instituting proceedings by written charge”;

(b)

after subsection (2) insert—(2AA)

A single justice procedure notice may be issued only if—

(a)

the offence is a summary offence not punishable with imprisonment, and

(b)

the person being charged has attained the age of 18, or is not an individual.

;

(c)

after subsection (2B) insert—(2C)

Subsection (2D) applies if—

(a)

the offence is specified in regulations under section 16H(3)(a) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, and

(b)

the relevant prosecutor decides that it would be appropriate for the automatic online conviction option to be offered (see section 16G(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).

(2D)

The single justice procedure notice must also explain—

(a)

the steps that the person on whom the notice is served can take if the person wants to be offered the automatic online conviction option, and

(b)

that if the person is offered, and accepts, that option, the requirements referred to in subsection (2B) will no longer apply.

(2E)

The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision about the matters that are to be taken into account by a relevant prosecutor before deciding as mentioned in subsection (2C)(b).

(3)

In section 30 (further provision about institution of proceedings by written charge), in the heading, for “new method” substitute “written charges”.

(4)

In section 330 (orders and rules), in subsection (1)(c), after “sections” insert “29(2E),”.

Amendment in connection with section 45

In section 11(5) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (proceedings to which section 11(3) and (4) of that Act applies), after “apply” insert “(except where the court is proceeding under section 12(5))”.

Amendments in connection with sections 6 to 86(1)

The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 17A (initial indication of plea at hearing)—

(a)

in the heading, for “procedure” substitute “hearing”;

(b)

after subsection (1) insert—(1A)

But in a case where section 17ZA(3) has effect, this section does not have effect unless—

(a)

the accused has failed to give a written indication of guilty plea (see subsection (13) of that section), or

(b)

the accused has given such an indication but later withdrawn it as described in subsection (10) of that section.

;

(c)

in subsection (7), for “section 18(1) below shall apply” substitute “, the court is to proceed in accordance with section 17BA.

(3)

In section 17B (power to proceed with hearing for initial indication of plea in absence of disruptive accused)—

(a)

in subsection (2)(d), for “section 18(1) below shall apply” substitute “, the court is to proceed in accordance with section 17BA;

(b)

in subsection (3), for “and section 18(1) below” substitute “, section 18(1) and section 20”.

(4)

In section 17C (power to adjourn hearing for initial indication of plea), for “or 17B” substitute “, 17B or 17BA.

(5)

In section 17D (maximum penalty following indication of guilty plea for certain low-value offences)—

(a)

in the heading, after “section” insert 17ZB(9),”;

(b)

in subsection (1)(b), after “section” insert 17ZB(9),”.

(6)

In section 17E (functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice)—

(a)

in the heading, for “17A” substitute 17ZA;

(b)

in subsection (1), for “17A” substitute 17ZA.

(7)

In section 18 (procedure for determining mode of trial)—

(a)

for subsection (1) substitute—(1)

A magistrates’ court must proceed by way of a hearing in accordance with such of sections 19 to 22 as are applicable where—

(a)

a person before the court as mentioned in section 17A(1)—

(i)

indicates under that section that (if the offence in question were to proceed to trial) the person would plead not guilty, and

(ii)

does not give an in-court indication of non-consent to summary trial (see section 17BA(6));

(b)

the legal representative of a person who has been before the court as mentioned in section 17A(1)—

(i)

indicates under section 17B that (if the offence in question were to proceed to trial) the person would plead not guilty, and

(ii)

does not give an in-court indication of non-consent to summary trial; or

(c)

section 17B has effect and no legal representative of the accused is present at the hearing referred to in that section.

(1A)

A magistrates’ court must also proceed in that way (subject to section 17ZA(11)) where—

(a)

a person charged with an offence that is not a scheduled offence—

(i)

has given a written indication of a not guilty plea (see section 17ZA(13)),

(ii)

has failed to give a written indication of non-consent to summary trial (see section 17ZC(9)), and

(iii)

has failed to make an election for written allocation proceedings (see section 17ZC(9));

(b)

a person charged with a scheduled offence—

(i)

has given a written indication of a not guilty plea, and

(ii)

has failed to make an election for written allocation proceedings; or

(c)

a person has given a written indication of a not guilty plea and neither subsection (3) nor subsection (5) of section 17ZC has effect in relation to the case.

(1B)

Subsections (2) and (4) apply in respect of a hearing under subsection (1) or (1A).

;

(b)

after subsection (4) insert—(4A)

A magistrates’ court must (subject to section 17ZA(11)) proceed in writing in accordance with such of sections 19 to 22 as are applicable where—

(a)

a person charged with an offence that is not a scheduled offence—

(i)

has given a written indication of a not guilty plea,

(ii)

has failed to give a written indication of non-consent to summary trial, and

(iii)

has made an election for written allocation proceedings (see section 17ZC(9)); or

(b)

a person charged with a scheduled offence—

(i)

has given a written indication of a not guilty plea, and

(ii)

has made an election for written allocation proceedings.

(4B)

Everything that the court is required to do under any of sections 19 to 22, when proceeding by virtue of subsection (4A), must be done before any evidence is called; but it is not to be done in open court or in the presence of the accused (or the accused’s legal representative).

;

(c)

after subsection (5) insert—(6)

In this section, “scheduled offence” has the meaning given by section 22(1).

(8)

In section 20 (procedure at allocation hearing where summary trial deemed suitable)—

(a)

in subsections (5), (6) and (8)(b), after “section” insert 17ZA,”;

(b)

in subsection (7), after “If” insert “the court is proceeding by way of a hearing and”;

(c)

after subsection (7) insert—(7A)

If the court is proceeding in writing and the accused indicates that he would plead guilty the court shall proceed (at a hearing rather than in writing) to try the offence summarily under section 9.

(7B)

If, at a summary trial held in accordance with subsection (7A), the accused pleads not guilty—

(a)

the trial and the plea are void, and

(b)

subsection (9) below applies.

(9)

In section 22 (certain low-value either-way offences to be tried summarily)—

(a)

after subsection (2) insert—(2A)

If, where subsection (1) above applies, it does not appear to the court clear that, for the offence charged, the value involved does not exceed the relevant sum, the court shall proceed in accordance with subsections (2B) to (2E).

(2B)

If the court is proceeding by way of a hearing and the accused, or a legal representative of the accused, is present, the court shall proceed in accordance with section 17BA.

(2C)

For the purposes of subsection (2B), the references in subsections (2) and (5) of section 17BA to proceeding in accordance with section 18(1) are to be read as references to proceeding in accordance with sections 19 to 21.

(2D)

If the court is proceeding in writing, and the accused has given a written indication of non-consent to summary trial (see section 17ZC(9)), the court shall proceed in relation to the offence in accordance with section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.

(2E)

If neither subsection (2B) nor subsection (2D) applies, the court shall proceed in accordance with sections 19 to 21.

;

(b)

omit subsections (3) to (6).

(10)

In section 23 (power to proceed with allocation hearing in absence of represented accused), omit subsection (3).

(11)

In section 24A (child or young person to indicate intention as to plea in certain cases)—

(a)

for the heading substitute “Child or young person to indicate plea at hearing where allocation decision otherwise required”;

(b)

after subsection (1) insert—(1A)

But in a case where section 24ZA(3) has effect, this section does not apply unless—

(a)

the accused has failed to give a written indication of a guilty plea (see section 24ZA(11)), or

(b)

the accused has given such an indication but later withdrawn it as described in section 24ZB(7).

(12)

In section 27A (power to transfer criminal proceedings), for subsections (1) and (2) substitute—(1)

A magistrates’ court may at any time, whether before or after beginning to hear the trial of any person for an offence, transfer the matter to another magistrates’ court.

7

In section 47 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (bail after arrest), for subsection (3A) substitute—(3A)

Where a custody officer grants bail to a person subject to a duty to appear before a magistrates’ court, the custody officer shall appoint for the appearance the time and date, and place, which is notified to the custody officer by the designated officer for the court.

8(1)

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 50A (order of consideration where person accused of either-way offence appears before magistrates’ court)—

(a)

in subsection (4), for “subsections (2) or (6)(a)” substitute “subsection (2)”;

(b)

after subsection (5) insert—(6)

This section does not apply where a person appears before a magistrates’ court for summary trial in accordance with section 17ZB(9), 20(7A) or 24ZA(5) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.

(3)

In section 51B(4) (court to which notices under that section to be given), at the end insert “, or which is conducting any written proceedings in relation to the offence”.

Amendments in connection with section 99(1)

The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 18(2) (requirement for allocation proceedings to take place in presence of accused), omit “subsection (3) below and”.

(3)

In section 24(1) (child or young person generally to be tried summarily), for “and 24B” substitute “to 24BA.

(4)

In section 24A(2) (procedure where child or young person to indicate intention as to plea), after “applies” insert “(and subject to section 24BA)”.

(5)

In section 24C(1) (power to adjourn plea and allocation hearing), for “or 24B” substitute “, 24B or 24BA.

Amendments in connection with section 1010(1)

The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2)

In sections 19(6), 20(9)(b), 21, 22A(2)(b), 23(4)(b) and (5) and 25(2D) (which provide for the application of section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 in various cases), for “51(1)” substitute “51”.

(3)

In section 24A (child or young person to indicate intention as to plea in certain cases), in subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute—(b)

a magistrates’ court would, but for this section and section 24B, have to determine under section 51A of the 1998 Act—

(i)

whether to send the accused to the Crown Court for trial, or

(ii)

any matter the effect of which would be to determine whether the accused is sent to the Crown Court for trial.

11(1)

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 50A (order of consideration where person accused of either-way offence appears before magistrates’ court), in subsection (3)(a)—

(a)

in the words before sub-paragraph (i), for “under section 51(2)(a) or 51(2)(c) below” substitute “in relation to which the condition set out in subsection (2)(a) or (c) of section 51 is met”;

(b)

for sub-paragraph (i) substitute—(i)

the court shall first consider whether provision in Criminal Procedure Rules of the sort described in section 51(3A) applies and, if it does, shall deal with the relevant offence accordingly;

.

(3)

In section 51E (interpretation of sections 50A to 51D), omit paragraphs (c) and (d).

Amendments in connection with section 1112(1)

Schedule 3 to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (procedure where accused sent to the Crown Court for trial) is amended as follows.

(2)

Omit paragraphs 7 to 13.

(3)

In paragraph 15—

(a)

in sub-paragraph (1), for “paragraphs 9 to” substitute “paragraph”;

(b)

omit sub-paragraphs (3) and (4).

13

In section 122(1) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (“allocation guidelines”)—

(a)

the words from “decisions” to the end become paragraph (a);

(b)

in that paragraph, omit the words from “, or the” to “(c. 37),”;

(c)

after that paragraph insert—(b)

decisions by the Crown Court as to whether to exercise the power in section 46ZA(1) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 or section 25A(2) of the Sentencing Code.

14

In section 26 of the Sentencing Code (provision about remission by Crown Court)—

(a)

in the heading, after “youth court” insert “or other magistrates’ court”;

(b)

in subsection (1), at the end insert “or a magistrates’ court under section 25A;

(c)

in subsection (2), after “youth court” insert “or magistrates’ court”;

(d)

in subsection (3)(b), after “youth court” insert “or magistrates’ court”.

Amendments in connection with section 1215(1)

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 51D (notice to be given on sending to the Crown Court for trial), in subsections (1)(a) and (3), after “section” insert “47(1A),”.

(3)

In section 52 (supplementary provision about sending to the Crown Court for trial), in each of the following places, before “51” insert “47(1A),”

(a)

the heading;

(b)

subsections (1), (3) and (6).

(4)

In Schedule 3 (procedure where accused sent to the Crown Court for trial)—

(a)

in the heading, for “51” substitute “47(1A), 51 or 51A”;

(b)

in each the following places, before “51” insert “47(1A),”

(i)

paragraph 1;

(ii)

paragraph 2(1);

(iii)

paragraph 4(1)(a);

(iv)

paragraph 5(2);

(v)

paragraph 6(1).

Amendments in connection with section 1316

In section 133 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (consecutive terms of imprisonment)—

(a)

in subsection (1), for “6 months” substitute “the longest term that could be imposed in respect of any one of the offences for which a term of imprisonment is being imposed”;

(b)

in subsection (2), for “6 months” substitute “the longest term otherwise permitted by subsection (1) (if less than 12 months)”.

17

In section 141(5A) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (maximum terms for offences under regulations about waste imports and exports), in paragraph (b), for “twelve months” substitute “the general limit in a magistrates’ court”.

18

In section 113(10A) of the Scotland Act 1998 (maximum terms for offences under subordinate legislation under that Act), in paragraph (b), for “twelve months” substitute “the general limit in a magistrates’ court”.

19(1)

The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 155(2) (amendment of section 133(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980), for ““6 months”” substitute “the words from “the longest” to “being imposed””.

(3)

In section 283 (power to amend powers to make offences punishable with imprisonment)—

(a)

in subsection (1)—

(i)

omit “or (3)”;

(ii)

omit paragraph (b);

(b)

omit subsection (3).

20

In section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005 (offence of cheating at gambling)—

(a)

in subsection (4)(b), for “51 weeks” substitute “the general limit in a magistrates’ court”;

(b)

in subsection (5), for “51 weeks” substitute “the general limit in a magistrates’ court”.

21

In Part 5 of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (prospective amendments of the Sentencing Code in relation to custodial sentences)—

(a)

omit paragraph 24;

(b)

before paragraph 25 insert—24A

In section 224(1A)(a) (general limit on custodial sentence for summary offence in magistrates’ court), for “6 months” substitute “12 months”.

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<p>
Sch. 2 para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see
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<p>
Sch. 2 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="na6cfe82569516058" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-8541fbc9230c944d66601556d5302c99" marker="I3">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n39953d10e745e9e7" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-ad8f519420e609663e797baef251408f" marker="I4">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 4 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="nb5a62addc5737a89" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
</p>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-c3f4eafc108221eb132b7b086fb06ce2" marker="I5">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 5 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="nc37b3e767a88b289" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-1914763b6eba5172d8ca903f0dc3e145" marker="I6">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 6 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n9247c7acba1a89d1" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<p>
Sch. 2 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n24e72a52ef7741d0" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-27c00335b72db066419a3fd61bf20628" marker="I8">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="ne855c270948a2645" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-e1524601f8e5c40260a8c573c1825155" marker="I9">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 9 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n600b55f790091712" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-ddfdda24350128ac25f298dc11a72c43" marker="I10">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 10 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n1e06e63de76d2f06" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-0df83965b7d230d37aa9cbab3ba41aaf" marker="I11">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 11 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n770f375e3b4aae22" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-55982253690bf75c02eadd542c50371b" marker="I12">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 12 in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n931274b2d65fce96" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51">s. 51</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-00b628c64083fe78f777c0b233b659a8" marker="I13">
<p>
<ref eId="ccd8e120221124143839098Z" class="subref" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/schedule/2/paragraph/13">Sch. 2 para. 13</ref>
in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="ccd8e420221124143839098Z" class="subref" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/1/c">s. 51(1)(c)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-c5f56e01a016a1ec4f6e1785a2e7506a" marker="I14">
<p>
<ref eId="ccd8e120221124143901143Z" class="subref" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/schedule/2/paragraph/14">Sch. 2 para. 14</ref>
in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="ccd8e420221124143901143Z" class="subref" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/1/c">s. 51(1)(c)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-4e2ef6108c0d84def06e2bae49b22924" marker="I15">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 15 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="nf0f2858ac4e1f39a" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-bc6ad4706e1940c7df4cdd4aecf2e544" marker="I16">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 16 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n853b669ec79c0d14" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-b020ff1e08d42a7a79bd6731060084f8" marker="I17">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="nfda52da3fe7a040" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-4030ff7c2f4b28e14245068f6012359f" marker="I18">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 18 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="nb32ab20b6da00b6e" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<p>
Sch. 2 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n4304dc3d0be15a22" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<p>
Sch. 2 para. 20 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="nf7b555977835d5fe" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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<note ukl:Name="Commentary" ukl:Type="I" class="commentary I" eId="key-b892e9014ee4b2b1c537502bbfd88f70" marker="I21">
<p>
Sch. 2 para. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see
<ref eId="n714df78eb51d91f6" class="subref operative" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/2022/35/section/51/4">s. 51(4)</ref>
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Schedule 2
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<p>The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.</p>
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 In section 89 (transfer of fines within England and Wales), after subsection (4) insert— 
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<ref href="#">16H</ref>
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<ref href="#">16L</ref>
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In section 90 (transfer of fines to Scotland or Northern Ireland), after subsection (3A) insert—
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In section 108 (right of appeal to the Crown Court), after subsection (2) insert—
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A person convicted under section
<ref href="#">16H</ref>
may not appeal under this section against the conviction or sentence, except a sentence imposed under section
<ref href="#">16M</ref>
<ref href="#">(5)</ref>
<ref href="#">(b)</ref>
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<ref href="#">16G</ref>
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<ref href="#">16M</ref>
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gives a notification amounting to acceptance of the automatic online conviction option (within the meaning of section
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Schedule 5 to the Courts Act 2003 (collection of fines and other sums imposed on conviction) is amended as set out in sub-paragraphs
<ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-2">(2)</ref>
to
<ref href="#schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">(10)</ref>
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A sum payable under a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) is not to be regarded as a sum within sub-paragraph (1); but this Schedule applies in relation to such sums as provided in paragraphs
<ref href="#d25e380">10A</ref>
, 21
<ref href="#d25e417">(2)</ref>
, 25
<ref href="#d25e485">(2)</ref>
, 29
<ref href="#d25e516">(2)</ref>
and 37
<ref href="#d25e547">(1A)</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph>
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
For the purposes of this Schedule as it applies as mentioned in paragraph 1
<ref href="#d25e273">(2)</ref>
, “
<term refersTo="#term-the-fines-officer">the fines officer</term>
” means any fines officer.
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In paragraph 2(1) (meaning of “
<term refersTo="#term-the-sum-due" eId="term-the-sum-due">the sum due</term>
”), for “1” substitute
<quotedText>
“1(1), or (in a case where this Schedule applies as mentioned in paragraph 1
<ref href="#d25e273">(2)</ref>
) the sum payable under a notice of conviction and penalty”
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>
In paragraph 3(1) (meaning of “
<term refersTo="#term-existing-defaulter" eId="term-existing-defaulter">existing defaulter</term>
”)—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in paragraph (c), for “1, or” substitute
<quotedText>“1(1),”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in paragraph (d), for “1” substitute
<quotedText>“1(1)”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
at the end insert
<quotedText startQuote="">, or</quotedText>
<quotedStructure endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default">
<level class="para1">
<num>(e)</num>
<content>
<p>
the person is in default on a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).
</p>
</content>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
After paragraph 10 insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double">
<hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="d25e377">
<heading>Application of this Part to person with automatic online conviction</heading>
<paragraph eId="d25e380" class="schProv1">
<num>10A</num>
<content>
<p>
This Part of this Schedule applies to a person who has been given a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) as it applies to P.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In paragraph 13 (contents of collection orders: general), in sub-paragraph (2), after “P” insert
<quotedText>“and a collection order”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 21 (application of Part 6)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after that sub-paragraph insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double">
<subparagraph eId="d25e417">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
This Part also applies if a person (“
<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>
”) has been given a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d25e429">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In the application of this Part in such a case—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-collection-order">collection order</term>
” means the notice of conviction and penalty;
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>a reference to the collection order being made is a reference to the notice of conviction and penalty being given;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-payment-terms">payment terms</term>
” means the requirements as to the time and manner of payment imposed under section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
<ref href="#">(2)</ref>
<ref href="#">(c)</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8">
<num>(8)</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 25 (application of Part 7)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after that sub-paragraph insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double">
<subparagraph eId="d25e485">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
This Part also applies on the first occasion on which a person (“
<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>
”) is in default on a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9">
<num>(9)</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 29 (application of Part 8)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the existing provision becomes sub-paragraph (1);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after that sub-paragraph insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double">
<subparagraph eId="d25e516">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>
This Part also applies if (through the application of Part 6 by virtue of paragraph 21
<ref href="#d25e417">(2)</ref>
)—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) contains reserve terms, and
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the attachment of earnings order or application for benefit deductions made under Part 6 fails.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-10">
<num>(10)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In paragraph 37 (functions of fines officer in relation to defaulters: referral or further steps notice), after sub-paragraph (1) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double">
<subparagraph eId="d25e547">
<num>(1A)</num>
<intro>
<p>This paragraph also applies if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
a person (“
<term refersTo="#term-p">P</term>
”) is in default on a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980), and
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 26 does not apply.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-11">
<num>(11)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In Schedule 6 to the Courts Act 2003 (discharge of fines by unpaid work), in paragraph 2 (cases where work order may be made), in sub-paragraph (1)(a)(vi), after “Schedule 5” insert
<quotedText>
“(including a notice of conviction and penalty (within the meaning of section
<ref href="#">16L</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980) in a case where, by virtue of paragraph 21
<ref href="#d25e429">(3)</ref>
of Schedule 5, that notice is treated as a collection order)”
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1">
<num>4</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 29 (institution of proceedings by written charge)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
for the heading substitute
<quotedText>“Instituting proceedings by written charge”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (2) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection>
<num>(2AA)</num>
<intro>
<p>A single justice procedure notice may be issued only if—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the offence is a summary offence not punishable with imprisonment, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>the person being charged has attained the age of 18, or is not an individual.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (2B) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection eId="d25e646">
<num>(2C)</num>
<intro>
<p>
Subsection
<ref href="#d25e679">(2D)</ref>
applies if—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
the offence is specified in regulations under section
<ref href="#">16H</ref>
<ref href="#">(3)</ref>
<ref href="#">(a)</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, and
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="d25e668">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
the relevant prosecutor decides that it would be appropriate for the automatic online conviction option to be offered (see section
<ref href="#">16G</ref>
<ref href="#">(1)</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980).
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d25e679">
<num>(2D)</num>
<intro>
<p>The single justice procedure notice must also explain—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the steps that the person on whom the notice is served can take if the person wants to be offered the automatic online conviction option, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>that if the person is offered, and accepts, that option, the requirements referred to in subsection (2B) will no longer apply.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d25e697">
<num>(2E)</num>
<content>
<p>
The Lord Chancellor may by order make provision about the matters that are to be taken into account by a relevant prosecutor before deciding as mentioned in subsection
<ref href="#d25e646">(2C)</ref>
<ref href="#d25e668">(b)</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 30 (further provision about institution of proceedings by written charge), in the heading, for “new method” substitute
<quotedText>“written charges”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 330 (orders and rules), in subsection (1)(c), after “sections” insert
<quotedText>
“29
<ref href="#d25e697">(2E)</ref>
,”
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e729">
<heading>Amendment in connection with section 4</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 11(5) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (proceedings to which section 11(3) and (4) of that Act applies), after “apply” insert
<quotedText>“(except where the court is proceeding under section 12(5))”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e742">
<heading>Amendments in connection with sections 6 to 8</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1">
<num>6</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 17A (initial indication of plea at hearing)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in the heading, for “procedure” substitute
<quotedText>“hearing”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (1) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection eId="d25e778">
<num>(1A)</num>
<intro>
<p>
But in a case where section
<ref href="#">17ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(3)</ref>
has effect, this section does not have effect unless—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
the accused has failed to give a written indication of guilty plea (see subsection
<ref href="#">(13)</ref>
of that section), or
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="d25e798">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
the accused has given such an indication but later withdrawn it as described in subsection
<ref href="#">(10)</ref>
of that section.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-2-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (7), for “section 18(1) below shall apply” substitute
<quotedText>
“, the court is to proceed in accordance with section
<ref href="#">17BA</ref>
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 17B (power to proceed with hearing for initial indication of plea in absence of disruptive accused)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (2)(d), for “section 18(1) below shall apply” substitute
<quotedText>
“, the court is to proceed in accordance with section
<ref href="#">17BA</ref>
</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (3), for “and section 18(1) below” substitute
<quotedText>“, section 18(1) and section 20”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 17C (power to adjourn hearing for initial indication of plea), for “or 17B” substitute
<quotedText>
“, 17B or
<ref href="#">17BA</ref>
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 17D (maximum penalty following indication of guilty plea for certain low-value offences)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in the heading, after “section” insert
<quotedText>
<ref href="#">17ZB</ref>
<ref href="#">(9)</ref>
,”
</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-5-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (1)(b), after “section” insert
<quotedText>
<ref href="#">17ZB</ref>
<ref href="#">(9)</ref>
,”
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-6">
<num>(6)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 17E (functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-6-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in the heading, for “17A” substitute
<quotedText>
<ref href="#">17ZA</ref>
</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-6-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (1), for “17A” substitute
<quotedText>
<ref href="#">17ZA</ref>
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-7">
<num>(7)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 18 (procedure for determining mode of trial)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-7-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
for subsection (1) substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection eId="d25e937">
<num>(1)</num>
<intro>
<p>A magistrates’ court must proceed by way of a hearing in accordance with such of sections 19 to 22 as are applicable where—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>a person before the court as mentioned in section 17A(1)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>indicates under that section that (if the offence in question were to proceed to trial) the person would plead not guilty, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>
does not give an in-court indication of non-consent to summary trial (see section
<ref href="#">17BA</ref>
<ref href="#">(6)</ref>
);
</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>the legal representative of a person who has been before the court as mentioned in section 17A(1)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>indicates under section 17B that (if the offence in question were to proceed to trial) the person would plead not guilty, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>does not give an in-court indication of non-consent to summary trial; or</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>section 17B has effect and no legal representative of the accused is present at the hearing referred to in that section.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d25e990">
<num>(1A)</num>
<intro>
<p>
A magistrates’ court must also proceed in that way (subject to section
<ref href="#">17ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(11)</ref>
) where—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>a person charged with an offence that is not a scheduled offence—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>
has given a written indication of a not guilty plea (see section
<ref href="#">17ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(13)</ref>
),
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>
has failed to give a written indication of non-consent to summary trial (see section
<ref href="#">17ZC</ref>
<ref href="#">(9)</ref>
), and
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>
has failed to make an election for written allocation proceedings (see section
<ref href="#">17ZC</ref>
<ref href="#">(9)</ref>
);
</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>a person charged with a scheduled offence—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>has given a written indication of a not guilty plea, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>has failed to make an election for written allocation proceedings; or</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
a person has given a written indication of a not guilty plea and neither subsection
<ref href="#">(3)</ref>
nor subsection
<ref href="#">(5)</ref>
of section
<ref href="#">17ZC</ref>
has effect in relation to the case.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
<subsection>
<num>(1B)</num>
<content>
<p>
Subsections (2) and (4) apply in respect of a hearing under subsection
<ref href="#d25e937">(1)</ref>
or
<ref href="#d25e990">(1A)</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-7-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (4) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection eId="d25e1094">
<num>(4A)</num>
<intro>
<p>
A magistrates’ court must (subject to section
<ref href="#">17ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(11)</ref>
) proceed in writing in accordance with such of sections 19 to 22 as are applicable where—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>a person charged with an offence that is not a scheduled offence—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>has given a written indication of a not guilty plea,</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>has failed to give a written indication of non-consent to summary trial, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>
has made an election for written allocation proceedings (see section
<ref href="#">17ZC</ref>
<ref href="#">(9)</ref>
); or
</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>a person charged with a scheduled offence—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>has given a written indication of a not guilty plea, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>has made an election for written allocation proceedings.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</subsection>
<subsection>
<num>(4B)</num>
<content>
<p>
Everything that the court is required to do under any of sections 19 to 22, when proceeding by virtue of subsection
<ref href="#d25e1094">(4A)</ref>
, must be done before any evidence is called; but it is not to be done in open court or in the presence of the accused (or the accused’s legal representative).
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-7-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (5) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection>
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>
In this section, “
<term refersTo="#term-scheduled-offence">scheduled offence</term>
” has the meaning given by section 22(1).
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-8">
<num>(8)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 20 (procedure at allocation hearing where summary trial deemed suitable)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-8-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsections (5), (6) and (8)(b), after “section” insert
<quotedText>
<ref href="#">17ZA</ref>
,”
</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-8-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (7), after “If” insert
<quotedText>“the court is proceeding by way of a hearing and”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-8-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (7) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection eId="d25e1213">
<num>(7A)</num>
<content>
<p>If the court is proceeding in writing and the accused indicates that he would plead guilty the court shall proceed (at a hearing rather than in writing) to try the offence summarily under section 9.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection>
<num>(7B)</num>
<intro>
<p>
If, at a summary trial held in accordance with subsection
<ref href="#d25e1213">(7A)</ref>
, the accused pleads not guilty—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the trial and the plea are void, and</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>subsection (9) below applies.</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-9">
<num>(9)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 22 (certain low-value either-way offences to be tried summarily)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-9-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (2) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection>
<num>(2A)</num>
<content>
<p>
If, where subsection (1) above applies, it does not appear to the court clear that, for the offence charged, the value involved does not exceed the relevant sum, the court shall proceed in accordance with subsections
<ref href="#d25e1265">(2B)</ref>
to
<ref href="#d25e1306">(2E)</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d25e1265">
<num>(2B)</num>
<content>
<p>
If the court is proceeding by way of a hearing and the accused, or a legal representative of the accused, is present, the court shall proceed in accordance with section
<ref href="#">17BA</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection>
<num>(2C)</num>
<content>
<p>
For the purposes of subsection
<ref href="#d25e1265">(2B)</ref>
, the references in subsections
<ref href="#">(2)</ref>
and
<ref href="#">(5)</ref>
of section
<ref href="#">17BA</ref>
to proceeding in accordance with section 18
<ref href="#d25e937">(1)</ref>
are to be read as references to proceeding in accordance with sections 19 to 21.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d25e1295">
<num>(2D)</num>
<content>
<p>
If the court is proceeding in writing, and the accused has given a written indication of non-consent to summary trial (see section
<ref href="#">17ZC</ref>
<ref href="#">(9)</ref>
), the court shall proceed in relation to the offence in accordance with section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
<subsection eId="d25e1306">
<num>(2E)</num>
<content>
<p>
If neither subsection
<ref href="#d25e1265">(2B)</ref>
nor subsection
<ref href="#d25e1295">(2D)</ref>
applies, the court shall proceed in accordance with sections 19 to 21.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">;</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-9-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>omit subsections (3) to (6).</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-10">
<num>(10)</num>
<content>
<p>In section 23 (power to proceed with allocation hearing in absence of represented accused), omit subsection (3).</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-11">
<num>(11)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 24A (child or young person to indicate intention as to plea in certain cases)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-11-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
for the heading substitute
<quotedText>“Child or young person to indicate plea at hearing where allocation decision otherwise required”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-11-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (1) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection>
<num>(1A)</num>
<intro>
<p>
But in a case where section
<ref href="#">24ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(3)</ref>
has effect, this section does not apply unless—
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
the accused has failed to give a written indication of a guilty plea (see section
<ref href="#">24ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(11)</ref>
), or
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
the accused has given such an indication but later withdrawn it as described in section
<ref href="#">24ZB</ref>
<ref href="#">(7)</ref>
.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-12">
<num>(12)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 27A (power to transfer criminal proceedings), for subsections (1) and (2) substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection>
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>A magistrates’ court may at any time, whether before or after beginning to hear the trial of any person for an offence, transfer the matter to another magistrates’ court.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 47 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (bail after arrest), for subsection (3A) substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection>
<num>(3A)</num>
<content>
<p>Where a custody officer grants bail to a person subject to a duty to appear before a magistrates’ court, the custody officer shall appoint for the appearance the time and date, and place, which is notified to the custody officer by the designated officer for the court.</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1">
<num>8</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 50A (order of consideration where person accused of either-way offence appears before magistrates’ court)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (4), for “subsections (2) or (6)(a)” substitute
<quotedText>“subsection (2)”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after subsection (5) insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<subsection>
<num>(6)</num>
<content>
<p>
This section does not apply where a person appears before a magistrates’ court for summary trial in accordance with section
<ref href="#">17ZB</ref>
<ref href="#">(9)</ref>
, 20
<ref href="#d25e1213">(7A)</ref>
or
<ref href="#">24ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(5)</ref>
of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.
</p>
</content>
</subsection>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 51B(4) (court to which notices under that section to be given), at the end insert
<quotedText>“, or which is conducting any written proceedings in relation to the offence”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e1476">
<heading>Amendments in connection with section 9</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1">
<num>9</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>In section 18(2) (requirement for allocation proceedings to take place in presence of accused), omit “subsection (3) below and”.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 24(1) (child or young person generally to be tried summarily), for “and 24B” substitute
<quotedText>
“to
<ref href="#">24BA</ref>
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 24A(2) (procedure where child or young person to indicate intention as to plea), after “applies” insert
<quotedText>
“(and subject to section
<ref href="#">24BA</ref>
)”
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-5">
<num>(5)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 24C(1) (power to adjourn plea and allocation hearing), for “or 24B” substitute
<quotedText>
“, 24B or
<ref href="#">24BA</ref>
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e1532">
<heading>Amendments in connection with section 10</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10" class="schProv1">
<num>10</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In sections 19(6), 20(9)(b), 21, 22A(2)(b), 23(4)(b) and (5) and 25(2D) (which provide for the application of section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 in various cases), for “51(1)” substitute
<quotedText>“51”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-10-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 24A (child or young person to indicate intention as to plea in certain cases), in subsection (1), for paragraph (b) substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>a magistrates’ court would, but for this section and section 24B, have to determine under section 51A of the 1998 Act—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>whether to send the accused to the Crown Court for trial, or</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>any matter the effect of which would be to determine whether the accused is sent to the Crown Court for trial.</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11" class="schProv1">
<num>11</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 50A (order of consideration where person accused of either-way offence appears before magistrates’ court), in subsection (3)(a)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in the words before sub-paragraph (i), for “under section 51(2)(a) or 51(2)(c) below” substitute
<quotedText>“in relation to which the condition set out in subsection (2)(a) or (c) of section 51 is met”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-2-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
for sub-paragraph (i) substitute—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<level class="para2">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>
the court shall first consider whether provision in Criminal Procedure Rules of the sort described in section 51
<ref href="#">(3A)</ref>
applies and, if it does, shall deal with the relevant offence accordingly;
</p>
</content>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
<inline name="appendText">.</inline>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-11-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<content>
<p>In section 51E (interpretation of sections 50A to 51D), omit paragraphs (c) and (d).</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e1630">
<heading>Amendments in connection with section 11</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12" class="schProv1">
<num>12</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>Schedule 3 to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (procedure where accused sent to the Crown Court for trial) is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>Omit paragraphs 7 to 13.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 15—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in sub-paragraph (1), for “paragraphs 9 to” substitute
<quotedText>“paragraph”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-12-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>omit sub-paragraphs (3) and (4).</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-13" class="schProv1">
<num>13</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 122(1) of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (“allocation guidelines”)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-13-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the words from “decisions” to the end become paragraph (a);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-13-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>in that paragraph, omit the words from “, or the” to “(c. 37),”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-13-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
after that paragraph insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="double">
<level class="para1">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
decisions by the Crown Court as to whether to exercise the power in section
<ref href="#">46ZA</ref>
<ref href="#">(1)</ref>
of the Senior Courts Act 1981 or section
<ref href="#">25A</ref>
<ref href="#">(2)</ref>
of the Sentencing Code.
</p>
</content>
</level>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-14" class="schProv1">
<num>14</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 26 of the Sentencing Code (provision about remission by Crown Court)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-14-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in the heading, after “youth court” insert
<quotedText>“or other magistrates’ court”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-14-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (1), at the end insert
<quotedText>
“or a magistrates’ court under section
<ref href="#">25A</ref>
</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-14-c">
<num>(c)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (2), after “youth court” insert
<quotedText>“or magistrates’ court”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-14-d">
<num>(d)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (3)(b), after “youth court” insert
<quotedText>“or magistrates’ court”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e1759">
<heading>Amendments in connection with section 12</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15" class="schProv1">
<num>15</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 51D (notice to be given on sending to the Crown Court for trial), in subsections (1)(a) and (3), after “section” insert
<quotedText>
“47
<ref href="#">(1A)</ref>
,”
</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>
<mod>
In section 52 (supplementary provision about sending to the Crown Court for trial), in each of the following places, before “51” insert
<quotedText>
“47
<ref href="#">(1A)</ref>
,”
</quotedText>
</mod>
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>the heading;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>subsections (1), (3) and (6).</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4">
<num>(4)</num>
<intro>
<p>In Schedule 3 (procedure where accused sent to the Crown Court for trial)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in the heading, for “51” substitute
<quotedText>
“47
<ref href="#">(1A)</ref>
, 51 or 51A”
</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<intro>
<p>
<mod>
in each the following places, before “51” insert
<quotedText>
“47
<ref href="#">(1A)</ref>
,”
</quotedText>
</mod>
</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4-b-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 1;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4-b-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 2(1);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4-b-iii">
<num>(iii)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 4(1)(a);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4-b-iv">
<num>(iv)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 5(2);</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-15-4-b-v">
<num>(v)</num>
<content>
<p>paragraph 6(1).</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e1869">
<heading>Amendments in connection with section 13</heading>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-16" class="schProv1">
<num>16</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 133 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (consecutive terms of imprisonment)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-16-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (1), for “6 months” substitute
<quotedText>“the longest term that could be imposed in respect of any one of the offences for which a term of imprisonment is being imposed”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-16-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (2), for “6 months” substitute
<quotedText>“the longest term otherwise permitted by subsection (1) (if less than 12 months)”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-17" class="schProv1">
<num>17</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 141(5A) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (maximum terms for offences under regulations about waste imports and exports), in paragraph (b), for “twelve months” substitute
<quotedText>“the general limit in a magistrates’ court”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-18" class="schProv1">
<num>18</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 113(10A) of the Scotland Act 1998 (maximum terms for offences under subordinate legislation under that Act), in paragraph (b), for “twelve months” substitute
<quotedText>“the general limit in a magistrates’ court”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19" class="schProv1">
<num>19</num>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19-1">
<num>(1)</num>
<content>
<p>The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19-2">
<num>(2)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 155(2) (amendment of section 133(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980), for ““6 months”” substitute
<quotedText>“the words from “the longest” to “being imposed””</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19-3">
<num>(3)</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 283 (power to amend powers to make offences punishable with imprisonment)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19-3-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<intro>
<p>in subsection (1)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19-3-a-i">
<num>(i)</num>
<content>
<p>omit “or (3)”;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para2" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19-3-a-ii">
<num>(ii)</num>
<content>
<p>omit paragraph (b);</p>
</content>
</level>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-19-3-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>omit subsection (3).</p>
</content>
</level>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-20" class="schProv1">
<num>20</num>
<intro>
<p>In section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005 (offence of cheating at gambling)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-20-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (4)(b), for “51 weeks” substitute
<quotedText>“the general limit in a magistrates’ court”</quotedText>
;
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-20-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
in subsection (5), for “51 weeks” substitute
<quotedText>“the general limit in a magistrates’ court”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-21" class="schProv1">
<num>21</num>
<intro>
<p>In Part 5 of Schedule 22 to the Sentencing Act 2020 (prospective amendments of the Sentencing Code in relation to custodial sentences)—</p>
</intro>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-21-a">
<num>(a)</num>
<content>
<p>omit paragraph 24;</p>
</content>
</level>
<level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-21-b">
<num>(b)</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
before paragraph 25 insert—
<quotedStructure startQuote="" endQuote="" uk:context="schedule" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="schedule" ukl:Format="double">
<paragraph class="schProv1">
<num>24A</num>
<content>
<p>
<mod>
In section 224(1A)(a) (general limit on custodial sentence for summary offence in magistrates’ court), for “6 months” substitute
<quotedText>“12 months”</quotedText>
.
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
</p>
</content>
</level>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
</hcontainer>
</hcontainer>
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