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Where on the summary trial of an information for an offence triable either way the court dismisses the information, the dismissal shall have the same effect as an acquittal on indictment.
Section 27: Effect of dismissal of information for offence triable either way.
Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c.43
Part I: Criminal Jurisdiction and Procedure
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