Section 12 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (non-appearance of accused: plea of guilty) is amended as follows.
In subsection (7), after "shall" insert ." , subject to rules of court made under subsection (7ZA), "
After subsection (7) insert—
Section 81: Criminal procedure: written guilty pleas
Deregulation Act 2015 · 2015 c. 20View on legislation.gov.uk
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