Mental Health Act 2016
sec.635Proceedings for offences
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sec.635 Proceedings for offences
A proceeding for an offence against this Act must be taken in a summary way under the Justices Act 1886 . The proceeding must start within the later of— 1 year after the offence is committed; or 1 year after the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the offence is committed. (sec.635-ssec.1) A proceeding for an offence against this Act must be taken in a summary way under the Justices Act 1886 . (sec.635-ssec.2) The proceeding must start within the later of— 1 year after the offence is committed; or 1 year after the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the offence is committed.
- (a) 1 year after the offence is committed; or
- (b) 1 year after the offence comes to the complainant’s knowledge, but within 2 years after the offence is committed.