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Consecutive sentences

of impri- sonment.

3

92C..(1)

Where a term of imprisonment

is imposed by a magistrate, whether in the

first instance or in respect of the non-payment

of a sum of money adjudged to be paid by a

conviction or order, the magistrate may order

that the said term shall commence at the

expiration, in whatever manner, of any other

term of imprisonment which has previously

been imposed by any court.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of

subsection (1), where two or more terms of

imprisonment imposed by a magistrate are

ordered to run consecutively, the aggregate

of the said terms of imprisonment shall not

exceed -

(a)

twelve months in the case of a

special magistrate;

(b) three years in the case of a

permanent magistrate;

(c) five years in the case of a principal

magistrate."

Repeal and replacement of section 94A.

6.

Section 94A of the principal Ordinance is repealed

and replaced by the following