Section 3A: Offences committed on ships and abroad.

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c.43

Part I: Criminal Jurisdiction and Procedure

3A

Sections 280, 281 and 282 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (offences on ships and abroad by British citizens and others) apply in relation to other offences under the law of England and Wales as they apply in relation to offences under that Act or instruments under that Act.

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