Part I Criminal Jurisdiction and Procedure

Offences triable on indictment or summarily

17EF1Functions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice

1

The functions of a magistrates' court under sections 17A to 17D above may be discharged by a single justice.

2

Subsection (1) above shall not be taken as authorising—

a

the summary trial of an information (otherwise than in accordance with section 17A(6) or 17B(2)(c) above); or

b

the imposition of a sentence,

by a magistrates' court composed of fewer than two justices.