Part 3 – Specific amendments to primary legislation
Amendment of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008I117
1
The Counter-Terrorism Act 200816 is amended as follows.
2
In section 54, after subsection (2) insert—
2A
In the application of this section in England and Wales, the reference in subsection (2)(a) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court (or to 6 months in relation to an offence committed before 2 May 2022).
3
Omit subsection (3)(a).
4
In paragraph 15 of Schedule 5 after sub-paragraph (2) insert—
2A
In the application of this paragraph in England and Wales, the reference in sub-paragraph (2)(a) to 12 months is to be read as a reference to the general limit in a magistrates’ court (or to 6 months in relation to an offence committed before 2 May 2022).
5
Omit sub-paragraph (3)(a).