79 Statements by constables
Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (1988 c 53) | Legislation

79  Statements by constables

(1)     In any proceedings a certificate that a copy of a statement by a constable [or vehicle examiner] with respect to the alleged offence (referred to in this section as a “[relevant] witness statement”) was included in or given with a fixed penalty notice . . . given to the accused on a date specified in the certificate shall, if the certificate purports to be signed by the . . . person who gave the accused the notice, be evidence of service of a copy of that statement by delivery to the accused on that date.

(2)     In any proceedings a certificate that a copy of a [relevant] witness statement was included in or served with a notice to owner served on the accused in the manner and on a date specified in the certificate shall, if the certificate purports to be signed by any person employed [as a civilian police employee][, or by a police

Powered by Lexis+®
 

Popular documents

LEXISNEXIS

Pre-trial and case management hearings in the Crown Court

Pre-trial and case management hearings in the Crown CourtCoronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on subjects impacted by the Coronavirus Act 2020 (CA 2020). CA 2020, among other measures, makes provision for the extended use of live links and audio links in criminal proceedings.

LEXISNEXIS

Pension commencement lump sums (PCLSs)

Pension commencement lump sums (PCLSs)When a member of a pension scheme becomes entitled to receive their scheme benefits, they can usually take part as a tax-free lump sum. HMRC calls this a ‘pension commencement lump sum’ (PCLS). Taking a lump sum is usually at the option of the member who will

LEXISNEXIS

Indirect effect of EU law

Indirect effect of EU lawWhat is indirect effect of EU law?The doctrine of indirect effect, or consistent interpretation, is a duty that national courts have, as part of the Member State responsible for fulfilment of EU obligations, to interpret national law in light of EU law, especially with

LEXISNEXIS

Tort—the different types of tort

Tort—the different types of tortThis Practice Note identifies the main torts (bar negligence and nuisance, which are covered elsewhere in our related content) and their key characteristics. Specifically:•trespass to land•trespass to the person•privacy/defamation•liability for animals•employers'