Coinage Act, 1870

Summary procedure.

11 & 12 Vict. c. 43., &c.

27 & 28 Vict. c. 53.

14 & 15 Vict. c. 93., &c.

18. Any summary proceeding under this Act may be taken, and any penalty under this Act may be recovered,—

In England, before two justices of the peace in manner directed by the Summary Jurisdiction (England) Acts.

In Scotland, in manner directed by the Summary Procedure Act, 1864.

In Ireland, in manner directed by the Summary Jurisdiction (Ireland) Acts.

In any British possession, in the courts, and before such justices or magistrates, and in the manner in which the like proceedings and penalties may be taken and recovered by the law of such possession, or as near thereto as circumstances admit, or in such other courts, or before such other justices or magistrates, or in such other manner as any Act or Ordinance having the force of law in such possession may from time to time provide.

Miscellaneous.