156AMultiple offenders

156A Multiple offenders (1) This section applies where a provision of this Act provides (expressly or impliedly) that 2 or more people are liable for an offence. (2) A proceeding may be taken against all or any of the people. (3) A proceeding may be taken against any of the people— (a) regardless of whether or not a proceeding has been commenced against any of the other people; and (b) if a proceeding has been commenced against any of the other people—regardless of whether or not the proceeding has been concluded; and (c) if a proceeding has been concluded against any of the other people—regardless of the outcome of the proceeding. (4) This section has effect subject to any provision of this Act to the contrary.