SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 13Transitional and transitory provisions and savings
Data-sharing
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In the application of section 70(1)(a)—
a
in England and Wales, in relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 282(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (increase in sentencing powers of magistrates' court from 6 to 12 months for certain offences triable either way); and
b
in Scotland, until the commencement of section 45(1) of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 6) (increase in sentencing powers from 6 to 12 months);
the reference to 12 months is to be read as a reference to 6 months.