- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As enacted)
This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
4The initial steps of criminal proceedings are :—
(a)arrest without warrant;
(b)the issue, or in Scotland the grant, of a warrant for arrest;
(c)the issue of a summons to appear, or in Scotland the grant of a warrant to cite ;
(d)the service of an indictment or other document specifying the charge;
(e)except in Scotland, oral charge.
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: