Section 45: Detention before charge—supplementary

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (1984 c. 60)

(1) In sections 43, 44 and 45ZB of this Act “magistrates’ court” means a court consisting of two or more justices of the peace sitting otherwise than in open court.

(2) Any reference in this Part of this Act to a period of time or a time of day is to be treated as approximate only.

Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk as captured on 2026-07-13. Statute is amended over time — check the source below for the version in force. This is a reference, not legal advice.

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