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).