In section 128 of the M1Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (remand in custody or on bail) paragraph (c) of subsection (1A) and paragraph (c) of subsection (3A) (which restrict certain provisions about remand to persons who have attained the age of 17) shall be omitted.

In section 128A(1) of that Act (power to make order allowing remand in custody for more than 8 clear days if accused has attained the age of 17) the words “who has attained the age of 17” shall be omitted.

Subsection (1) applies where the offence with which the person concerned is charged is alleged to be committed on or after the appointed day.

The reference in subsection (3) to the appointed day is to such day as is appointed for the purposes of this section by the Secretary of State by order.