SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Minor and consequential amendments

Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100)

41

In section 44 (if magistrates dismiss case of assault or battery, they must make out certificate to that effect), omit“under their hands”.

42

In section 65 (justices may issue search warrants for explosive substances)—

a

for “Any justice of the peace of any county or place in which” substitute “ Where ”,

b

after “in this Act mentioned,” insert “ a justice of the peace, ”, and

c

omit “under his hand and seal”.

43

Paragraphs 41 and 42 do not extend to Northern Ireland.