SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9Amendments relating to jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Part 1Jurisdiction transferred from the House of Lords

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23)

41

1

The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 is amended as follows.

2

In section 3 (functions of the Director), in subsection (2)(f)(ii) for “House of Lords” substitute “ Supreme Court ”.

3

In sections 16(5), 17(1)(b), and 18(2)(b) (payment of prosecution costs, defendant's costs orders, and award of costs on dismissal of appeal or application) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “ Supreme Court ”.

4

In section 20 (regulations) at subsection (8)(b) for “House of Lords” substitute “ Supreme Court ”.