The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (Criminal Courts Charge) Regulations 2015
Section 21A(1) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23) (“the POA 1985”) requires a court, at the times listed in section 21B of the POA 1985, to order a person convicted of an offence to pay a charge in respect of relevant court costs (the “criminal courts charge”). This duty does not apply in the cases or classes of case prescribed by the Lord Chancellor (section 21A(3)).
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Made
19 Mar 2015
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In force
13 Apr 2015
Enabling power
The Lord Chancellor makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 21A(3), 21C(1), 21E(4) and (7) and 29 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985:
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