The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

In section 18(2) (requirement for allocation proceedings to take place in presence of accused), omit “subsection (3) below and”.

In section 24(1) (child or young person generally to be tried summarily), for “and 24B” substitute “to 24BA”.

In section 24A(2) (procedure where child or young person to indicate intention as to plea), after “applies” insert “(and subject to section 24BA)”.

In section 24C(1) (power to adjourn plea and allocation hearing), for “or 24B” substitute “, 24B or 24BA”.