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Section 17E: Functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c. 43View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: Criminal Jurisdiction and Procedure

The functions of a magistrates' court under sections 17A to 17D above may be discharged by a single justice.

Subsection (1) above shall not be taken as authorising—

the summary trial of an information (otherwise than in accordance with section 17A(6) or 17B(2)(c) above); or
the imposition of a sentence,

by a magistrates' court composed of fewer than two justices.

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