Part 2

Jurisdiction and Time Limits
Chapter 3

Double Jeopardy

Sections 63 and 64: supplementary
65
1
If a direction under section 127(1) or (2) has been made in relation to an offence, the person to whom the direction relates shall be treated—
a
for the purposes of section 63, and
b
in the case of a direction under section 127(2), for the purposes of section 64,
as if he had been acquitted of the offence.
2
The reference in subsection (1)(a) above to section 63 does not include subsection (3)(c) of that section.
3
For the purposes of sections 63 and 64 a person shall be taken not to have had an offence taken into consideration when being sentenced if the sentence has been quashed.
S. 65 in force at 28.3.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/812, art. 3(a)(b) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2009/1059)
S. 65 in force at 31.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/1167, art. 4