63 General interpretation etc of Part II
Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (1999 c 23) | Legislation

63  General interpretation etc of Part II

(1)     In this Part (except where the context otherwise requires)—

“accused”, in relation to any criminal proceedings, means any person charged with an offence to which the proceedings relate (whether or not he has been convicted);

“the complainant”, in relation to any offence (or alleged offence), means a person against or in relation to whom the offence was (or is alleged to have been) committed;

“court” (except in Chapter IV

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