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Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984
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52 Summary proceedings
If an Act or subordinate instrument—
(a) authorises or requires a proceeding or matter to be heard and determined—
(i) summarily; or
(ii) by or before the Magistrates' Court; or
(b) uses any other words that imply that a proceeding or matter is to be heard and determined by or before the Magistrates' Court; or
(c) does not provide a form or mode of procedure for the hearing and determination of a proceeding or matter—
then, unless the contrary intention appears, the proceeding or matter must be heard and determined only by or before the Magistrates' Court.