Criminal Law Act 1977

Type Public General Act
Publication 1977-07-29
Last updated 2020-12-31
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39

S. 12A(7A) inserted (1.11.1998) by 1998 c. 38, s. 140, Sch. 16 para.3(3) (with ss. 139(2), 141(1), 143(2)); S.I. 1998/2244, art. 5.

45

S. 7 substituted (3.5.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s.73; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch.1.

46

S. 12A inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 74; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1.

48

Word “and” and s. 15(1)(b) repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

49

S. 15(2)(3) repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group1

52

S. 17 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group1

59

The text of ss. 5(10)(11), 15(2), 17, 30(1)(2), 31(10), 32(3), 46, 49, 52, 57, 63(1), 65(4)(5), Sch. 13 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

67

Word “and” and s. 31(4)(c) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), Sch. 16

68

Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46

70

The text of ss. 5(10)(11), 15(2), 17, 30(1)(2), 31(10), 32(3), 46, 49, 52, 57, 63(1), 65(4)(5), Sch. 13 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

74

Ss. 32(2), 34, 35, 36(2)–(8) repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

83

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

86

S. 38 repealed (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(3), Sch.11; S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 AppendixC.

88

Words in s. 38A(5)(ia) substituted (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 56

89

Words in s. 38A(6) substituted (3.5.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 14(1); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A.

90

Words in s. 38B(5)(a) substituted (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 57

91

Words in s. 38B(6) substituted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, s. 168(1), Sch. 9 para. 14(2); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 Appendix A.

102

S. 46 repealed (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 12 Pt. I (with Sch. 11 paras. 1, 2)

103

S. 47 repealed (1.10.1992) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), ss. 5(2), 101(2),Sch. 13 (with ss. 28, 101(1), Sch. 12 para. 1); S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch.2.

104

S. 49 repealed (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 12 Pt. I (with Sch. 11 paras. 1, 2)

106

Words in s. 51(4)(a)(b) substituted (31. 10. 1991) (with saving E.W.) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 26(4), (with ss. 28, 101(1), Sch. 12 para. 7); S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(4), Sch.3.

107

The text of ss. 5(10)(11), 15(2), 17, 30(1)(2), 31(10), 32(3), 46, 49, 52, 57, 63(1), 65(4)(5), Sch. 13 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

109

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

111

S. 53(4) repealed by Cinemas Act 1985 (c. 13 SIF 45A), s. 24(2), Sch. 3

112

S. 55(1)–(3) repealed by Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22 SIF 4:4), s. 96(2), sch. 6

113

S. 55(4)–(6) repealed (N.I.) by S.I. 1981/1115, (N.I. 22). Sch. 7

115

S. 57 repealed (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 12 Pt. I (with Sch. 11 paras. 1, 2)

116

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

121

S. 62 repealed by Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60 SIF 82), s. 119(2), Sch. 7 Pt. I

122

The text of ss. 5(10)(11), 15(2), 17, 30(1)(2), 31(10), 32(3), 46, 49, 52, 57, 63(1), 65(4)(5), Sch. 13 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

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133

The text of ss. 5(10)(11), 15(2), 17, 30(1)(2), 31(10), 32(3), 46, 49, 52, 57, 63(1), 65(4)(5), Sch. 13 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

134

S. 65(7): power of appointment fully exercised (Act wholly in force on 20.5.1985): S.I. 1977/1365, 1426, 1682, 1744; 1978/712, 900; 1980/487, 587, 1632, 1701; 1982/243; 1985/579

136

Words repealed (N.I.) by S.I. 1981/1115, Sch. 7

140

The text of Sch. 1 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

141
142

In Sch. 1 the entry relating to s. 7 of the Water Act 1945 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3(1), 4(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2(2), Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)

145

Sch. 1: entry repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))

146
147

Sch. 1 paras. 14–16 repealed by Opticians Act 1989 (c. 44, SIF 83:1), s. 37, Sch. 2

148

Sch. 1 para. 18 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103(3), 104(1), Sch. 9 Pt. I.

149

Entries relating to the Road Traffic Act 1972 repealed by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

153

Sch. 5 para. 1(1A) inserted by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43 SIF 82), Sch. 7 para. 154(b)

154

Sch. 5 para. 1(2)(a)(b) repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43 SIF 82), Sch. 9

158

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

159

The text of Sch. 6 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

160

Entries relating to Offences Against the Person Act 1861 repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), s. 170, Sch. 8 para. 16, Sch. 16

161

Entry relating to Merchant Shipping Act 1894 repealed by Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), Sch. 7 Pt. II

163

Entries relating to offences under ss. 60(1) and 59(4) of the Public Health Act 1936 repealed (E.W.) by Building Act 1984 (c. 55, SIF 15), s. 133(2), Sch. 7

164

Sch. 6: entry relating to the Architects Registration Act 1938 repealed (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 53, s. 147, Sch. 3 Pt. II; S.I. 1996/2842, art. 4.

165

Sch. 6: entry repealed (S.) (1.4.2002) by 2001 asp 8, s. 80(1), Sch. 4; S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2

166

Sch. 6: entry relating to the Education Act 1944 repealed (1.10.1993) by 1993 c. 35, ss. 303, 307, Sch. 19 para. 68, Sch. 21 Pt. I; S.I. 1993/1975, art. 9, Sch. 1

167

In Sch. 6, the entries relating to ss. 14 and 16 of the Water Act 1945 repealed (1.12.1991) by Water Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1991 (c. 60, SIF 130), ss. 3(1), 4(2), Sch. 3 Pt. I (with s. 2(2), Sch. 2 paras. 10, 14(1), 15)

168

Entries relating to sections 64(1) and 67 of Schedule 3 to the Water Act 1945 repealed by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), s. 190(3), Sch. 27 (with ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 41(1), 57(6), 58)

169
170

Entry relating to Children Act 1948 repealed by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), s. 90(1), Sch. 6

171

Entry relating to Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 repealed by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 7 Pt. IV

172

Entries relating to Midwives Act 1951 repealed by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 (c. 36, SIF 83:1), Sch. 8

173

Entries relating to Midwives (Scotland) Act 1951 repealed by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 (c. 36, SIF 83:1), Sch. 8

174

Entry relating to Nurses (Scotland) Act 1951 repealed by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 (c. 36, SIF 83:1), Sch. 8

175

Entries relating to Protection of Birds Act 1954 repealed by Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69, SIF 4:5), Sch. 17 Pt. II

176

Entry relating to the Food and Drugs Act 1955 repealed by Food Act 1984 (c. 30, SIF 53:1), s. 134, Sch. 11

177

Entry relating to Nurses Act 1957 repealed by Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 (c. 36, SIF 83:1), Sch. 8

179

Entry relating to 130(3) of the Mental Health Act 1959 repealed by Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20, SIF 85), Sch. 6

180

Entries relating to s. 169 of the Licensing Act 1964 repealed by Licensing Act 1988 (c. 17, SIF 68A:1), s. 19, Sch. 4

181

Sch. 6: entry headed Police Act 1964 repealed (22.8.1996) by 1996 c. 16, ss. 103(3), 104(1), Sch. 9 Pt. I.

182

Entry relating to s. 65(1) of the Housing Act 1964 (c. 56, SIF 61) repealed by Housing Act 1980 (c. 51, SIF 61), Sch. 26

183
184

Sch. 6: entry relating to the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch. 5.

185

Entries relating to Nursing Homes Act 1975 repealed (E.W.) by Registered Homes Act 1984 (c. 23, SIF 113:3), s. 57, Sch. 3

188

Sch. 7 para. 2 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

189

Sch. 7 para. 3 repealed by S.I. 1981/1675, (N.I.), Sch. 1

190

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

199

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

200
201

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

202

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

203
204

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

205

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

206
207

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

208

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

211

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

212

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

213

Sch. 11 paras. 11, 12, 13 repealed by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 62, SIF 39:1), Sch. 8

214

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

215

Sch. 11 repealed (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 6, 7(2), Sch.5.

217

Entry relating to Representation of the People Act 1949 repealed by Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2, SIF 42), Sch. 9

219

Entries relating to Magistrates' Courts Act 1952 repealed by Magistrates' Court Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

220

Paras. 1, 2(3)(4) of the entries relating to Criminal Justice Act 1961 (c.39) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), Sch. 16

221

Paras. 1, 2(3)(4) of the entries relating to Criminal Justice Act 1961 (c.39) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), Sch. 16

222

Para. 1 of the entries relating to the Licensing Act 1964 repealed by Finance Act 1983 (c. 28, SIF 40:1), Sch. 10

223

Para. 2 of the entries relating to the Licensing Act 1964 repealed by Licensing Act 1988 (c. 17, SIF 68A:1), s. 19, Sch. 4

225

Entries relating to Road Traffic Regulation Act 1967 repealed (E.W.S.) by Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27, SIF 107:1), ss. 143, 144, 146, Sch. 14, and repealed (S.) by Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 (c. 45, SIF 39:1), s. 45(2), Sch. 3

226

Entries relating to ss. 3, 24, 44(5), 44A of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 repealed by Magistrates' Court Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

228

Entries relating to ss. 3, 24, 44(5), 44A of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 repealed by Magistrates' Court Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

229

Entries relating to ss. 3, 24, 44(5), 44A of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 repealed by Magistrates' Court Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

230

Entries relating to ss. 3, 24, 44(5), 44A of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 repealed by Magistrates' Court Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

231

Paras. 7(2), 8 of the entries relating to the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), Sch. 16

232

Paras. 7(2), 8 of the entries relating to the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), Sch. 16

234

Sch. 12: entry relating to the Theft Act 1968 repealed (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 12 Pt. I (with Sch. 11 paras. 1, 2)

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236

Sch. 12: in the entry relating to the Children and Young Persons Act 1969 para. 3 repealed (1.10.1992) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 101(2), Sch.13; S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch.2.

237

Sch. 3: para. 4(b)(c) in the entry relating to the Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54) repealed by Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33, SIF 39:1), s. 170(2), Sch. 16.

238

Entries relating to Road Traffic Act 1972 repealed by Road Traffic (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 (c. 54, SIF 107:1), s. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

240

Sch. 12: para. 4 of the entry relating to the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 repealed (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 12 Pt. I (with Sch. 11 paras. 1,2)

241

Sch. 12: in the entry relating to the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973, paras. 6,7,8,9 and 11 repealed (5.2.1994) by 1993 c. 47, ss. 32, 33(2), Sch. 4

242

Sch. 12: in the entry relating to the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973, paras. 6,7,8,9 and 11 repealed (5.2.1994) by 1993 c. 47, ss. 32, 33(2), Sch. 4

243

Sch. 12: in the entry relating to the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973, paras. 6,7,8,9 and 11 repealed (5.2.1994) by 1993 c. 47, ss. 32, 33(2), Sch. 4

244

Sch. 12: in the entry relating to the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973, paras. 6,7,8,9 and 11 repealed (5.2.1994) by 1993 c. 47, ss. 32, 33(2), Sch. 4

245

Sch. 12: in the entry relating to the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973, paras. 6,7,8,9 and 11 repealed (5.2.1994) by 1993 c. 47, ss. 32, 33(2), Sch.4

246

Sch. 12: para. 1 of the entry relating to the Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 repealed (25.8.2000) by 2000 c. 6, ss. 165, 168(1), Sch. 12 Pt. I (with Sch. 11 paras. 1, 2)

247

Entries relating to Legal Aid Act 1974 repealed by Legal Aid Act 1988 (c. 34, SIF 77:1), s. 45, Sch. 6

248

Sch. 12: para. 1 of the entries relating to the Adoption Act 1976 repealed by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 113:3), Sch. 10

249

The text of ss. 15(3), 37, 44, 53, 58, Schs. 1, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

250

The text of ss. 5(10)(11), 15(2), 17, 30(1)(2), 31(10), 32(3), 46, 49, 52, 57, 63(1), 65(4)(5), Sch. 13 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

251

Sch. 14 para. 1 extended (N.I.) by Finance Act 1983 (c. 28, SIF 40:1), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)

253

Sch. 14 paras. 2, 4 repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

256

Sch. 14 paras. 2, 4 repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82), Sch. 9

258

Sch. 12: entry repealed (1.1.2004) by Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41), s. 221, Sch. 4; S.I. 2003/3103, art. 2 (with arts. 3-5) (as amended (11.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3258, art. 2 and (18.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3312, art. 2)

260

Words in s. 10 heading substituted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 189(6); S.I. 2004/401, art. 2(b)(iv) (with art. 3)

261

Words in s. 10(3) substituted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 189(3); S.I. 2004/401, art. 2(b)(iv) (with art. 3)

262

Words in s. 10(5) inserted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 110(1), Sch. 8 para. 189(4); S.I. 2004/401, art. 2(b)(iv) (with art. 3)

268

Sch. 12: para. 1 of the entries relating to the Adoption Act 1976 repealed by Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudications Act 1983 (c. 41, SIF 113:3), Sch. 10 Sch. 12: entries repealed (30.12.2005) by Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38), s. 148(1), Sch. 5 (with Sch. 4 paras. 2, 6-8); S.I. 2005/2897, art. 2(b)

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