The Armed Forces Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions etc) Order 2009

Evidence in proceedings before civilian courtsU.K.

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200.—(1) In section 372 of AFA 2006 (evidence in proceedings before civilian courts) the reference to an offence created by or under AFA 2006 includes—

(a)an SDA offence;

(b)an offence under any of sections 19, 161, 171 and 191 to 197 of AA 1955 or AFA 1955.

(2) In relation to any proceedings which are part heard at commencement, section 198 of AA 1955 and AFA 1955 and paragraphs 1 to 8 of Schedule 3 to RFA 1996 shall continue to apply, notwithstanding their repeal by AFA 2006.

(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2), proceedings before a civilian court are part heard if—

(a)the first hearing (or, in Scotland, the first calling) in those proceedings has taken place; and

(b)the proceedings have not been concluded.