The Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 22(1), 22(2) and 29(2) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23) (“the 1985 Act”). The purpose of these Regulations is to exclude accused persons under 18 years of age from the increase in custody time limits, for those awaiting trial in the Crown Court, provided for by the Prosecution of Offences (Custody Time Limits) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/953) (“the 2020 Regulations”).