7 Initial option for adult accused to reject summary trial at hearing

7  Initial option for adult accused to reject summary trial at hearing

In the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, after section 17B insert—

“17BA Option to decline summary trial without allocation hearing following indication of not guilty plea in court

(1)     This section has effect in the circumstances set out in sections 17A(7) (indication of not guilty plea by accused at hearing), 17B(2)(d) (indication of not guilty plea by accused's representative at hearing) and 22(2B) (scheduled offence found at hearing to be triable either way after indication of not guilty plea).

(2)     If the accused is present, the court must

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