13.—(1) The Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Act 2007(1) is amended as follows.
(2) [F1In section 3,] after subsection (7) insert—
“(7A) In the application of this section in England and Wales, the reference in subsection (7)(b) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court (or to 6 months in relation to an offence committed before 2 May 2022).”.
(3) In section 3 omit subsection (8)(a).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 13(2) inserted (18.10.2023) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) (Revocation and Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1108), regs. 1(2), 3(1)
Commencement Information
I1Reg. 13 in force at made date, see reg. 1(2)