58. Jurisdiction

Official English translation. The Sinhala text prevails.

(1)

The jurisdiction to hear, try and determine all offences under this Act shall be vested with the Magistrate’s

Court.

(2)

Notwithstanding anything contained in subsection (1), where there are aggravating circumstances or circumstances that give rise to public disquiet in connection with the commission of an offence, it shall be lawful for the

Attorney-General to forward the indictment directly to the

High Court.

Part VII

General Provisions

Read on from Part VII