Valid from 01/08/1997
[F1 Proof of age]S
Textual Amendments
F1S. 255A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.8.1997) by 1997 c. 48, s. 27; S.I. 1997/1712, art. 3, Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 4, 5)
[F2255A Proof of age.S
Where the age of any person is specified in an indictment or a complaint, it shall, unless challenged—
(a)in the case of proceedings on indictment by giving notice of a preliminary objection under paragraph (b) of section 72(1) of this Act or under that paragraph as applied by section 71(2) of this Act; or
(b)in summary proceedings—
(i)by preliminary objection before the plea of the accused is recorded; or
(ii)by objection at such later time as the court may in special circumstances allow,
be held as admitted.]
Textual Amendments
F2S. 255A and preceding cross-heading inserted (1.8.1997) by 1997 c. 48, s. 27; S.I. 1997/1712, art. 3, Sch. 1 (subject to arts. 4, 5)