553Criminal proceedings—copy of certificate to be given to defendant 14 days before certificate admitted in evidence

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553 Criminal proceedings—copy of certificate to be given to defendant 14 days before certificate admitted in evidence

A certificate must not be admitted in evidence under section 552(2) in proceedings for an offence unless—

(a) the person charged with the offence; or

(b) a barrister or solicitor who has appeared for the person in those proceedings—

has, at least 14 days before the certificate is sought to be so admitted, been given a copy of the certificate together with notice of the intention to produce the certificate as evidence in the proceedings.

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