Yn ddilys o 28/03/2011
[F174AExercise of functions by stipendiary magistratesS
(1)A stipendiary magistrate may, by reason of holding that office—
(a)exercise the same judicial and signing functions as are exercisable by a JP,
(b)do so in the same manner as a JP (including by using the title of office of JP).
(2)For the purpose of subsection (1)—
(a)the acts of a stipendiary magistrate are valid as if the magistrate were a JP,
(b)it does not matter if an enactment from which a JP derives authority to act in a specific case does not bear to give equivalent authority to a stipendiary magistrate.
(3)However, subsections (1) and (2) are subject to any provision of an enactment which expressly excludes a stipendiary magistrate from acting in a specific case.
(4)This section does not limit any other functions of a stipendiary magistrate (in particular, those exercisable in that capacity only).]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 74A inserted (28.3.2011) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), ss. 203, 206, Sch. 7 para. 81; S.S.I. 2011/178, art. 2, Sch.