Part 3 – Specific amendments to primary legislation

Amendment of the Serious Crime Act 2007I114

1

The Serious Crime Act 200713 is amended as follows.

2

In section 25 after subsection (3) insert—

3A

In the application of subsection (2)(a) in England and Wales, the reference to 12 months is to be read as a reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court subject to paragraph 4 of Schedule 13.

3

In section 70 after subsection (5) insert—

5A

In the application of subsection (1)(a) in England and Wales, the reference to 12 months is to be read as a reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court subject to paragraph 8 of Schedule 13.