After section 83ZD of each of the 1955 Acts there is inserted—

“83ZERight of appeal

(1)

Any person in respect of whom—

(a)

a charge has been dealt with summarily, and

(b)

a finding that the charge has been proved has been recorded,

may appeal to the summary appeal court against the finding or against any punishment awarded (or against both).

(2)

Subject to subsection (3) below, any appeal must be brought within the period of fourteen days beginning with the date on which the punishment was awarded (“the initial period”) or within such longer period as the court may (before the end of the initial period) allow.

(3)

The court may at any later time give leave for an appeal to be brought.

(4)

On any appeal under this section, the respondent shall be the prosecuting authority.”

After section 52FJ of the 1957 Act there is inserted—

“52FKRight of appeal

(1)

Any person in respect of whom—

(a)

a charge has been tried summarily, and

(b)

a finding of guilt has been recorded,

may appeal to the summary appeal court against the finding or against any punishment awarded (or against both).

(2)

Subject to subsection (3) below, any appeal must be brought within the period of fourteen days beginning with the date on which the punishment was awarded (“the initial period”) or within such longer period as the court may (before the end of the initial period) allow.

(3)

The court may at any later time give leave for an appeal to be brought.

(4)

On any appeal under this section, the respondent shall be the prosecuting authority.”