SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 15 Minor and Consequential Amendments

Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)

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In Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act l978—

a

after the definition of “Sheriff" there shall be inserted—

The standard scale”, with reference to a fine or penalty for an offence triable only summarily,—

a

in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given by section 37 of the Criminal Justice Act l982;

b

in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given by section 289G of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act l975;

c

in relation to Northern Ireland, has the meaning given by Article 5 of the Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order 1984.

b

after the definition of “Statutory declaration" there shall be inserted—

Statutory maximum”, with reference to a fine or penalty on summary conviction for an offence,—

a

in relation to England and Wales, means the prescribed sum within the meaning of section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act l980;

b

in relation to Scotland, means the prescribed sum within the meaning of section 289B(6) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act l975; and

c

in relation to Northern Ireland, means the prescribed sum within the meaning of Article 4 of the Fines and Penalties (Northern Ireland) Order l984.