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7Proceedings are discontinued within the meaning of paragraph 5(c)—
(a)in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, if the charge or summons is withdrawn or a nolle prosequi entered ;
(b)in Scotland, if the proceedings are expressly abandoned by the prosecutor or are deserted simpliciter;
(c)in the case of proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland commenced by arrest without warrant, if the person arrested is released, otherwise than on bail, without having been charged.
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