17.—(1) The Counter-Terrorism Act 2008(1) 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).