HL Deb 19 May 1970 vol 310 cc1029-30

[No. 44]

After Clause 43, insert the following new clause—

Proof of age before magistrates

"Section 126(5) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1952 (which relates to proof of age) shall have effect as if the provisions of that Act included—

  1. (a) section 1 of the First Offenders Act 1958; and
  2. (b) section 18, section 24(1) and (2) and section 73 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967."

THE LORD CHANCELLOR

My Lords, I beg to move that this House doth agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 44. The purpose of this new clause is to assist in a consolidation of the law relating to magistrates' courts which is being considered at the moment. I beg to move.

Moved, That this House doth agree with the Commons in the said Amendment.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.