In section 22A of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (low-value shoplifting), in subsection (2) (right to elect trial by Crown Court), for paragraph (b) substitute—
(b)the court must proceed in relation to the offence in accordance with section 51(1) of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
In section 51 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (sending cases to Crown Court: adults), in subsection (2)(b), after “21,” insert .“ 22A(2)(b), ”