Summary Offences Act 1981

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43: No jury trial for offence of assault

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"No jury trial for assault cases"

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You cannot have a jury trial for the offence of assault. This rule was repealed on 1 July 2013. It was changed by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011.

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42: Charge alleging false claim of qualifications, or

"Need permission to charge someone for lying about their qualifications"

44: Defendant may be convicted of lesser charge of disorderly behaviour, or

"You can be found guilty of a smaller crime instead of a bigger one."

43No jury trial for offence of assault (Repealed)

Notes

Section 43: repealed, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).