(1) In section 33(1) of the Infringements Act 2006 , after " section 32" insert "other than under subsection (1A)(b) of that section".
(2) After section 33(1) of the Infringements Act 2006 insert —
"(1A) Subject to this Act or any other Act, if a person has expiated an offence under section 32(1A)(b)—
(a) no further proceedings may be taken against the person who is the subject of the relevant infringement fine in respect of the offence; and
(b) no conviction is to be taken to have been recorded against that person for the offence that was the subject of the relevant infringement fine; and
(c) the offence in respect of which the person is serving or has served a non-fine related sentence is not affected by this Division.".
(3) After section 33(2) of the Infringements Act 2006 insert —
"(2A) The deemed serving of a term of imprisonment by a person in accordance with section 171AE of the Fines Reform Act 2014 is not and must not be taken to be—
(a) an admission of guilt in relation to the offence the subject of the relevant infringement fine; or
(b) an admission of liability for the purpose of any civil claim or proceeding arising out of the same occurrence, and the waiving of the outstanding amount of the relevant infringement fine by the Director does not in any way affect or prejudice any such claim or proceeding.".
(4) In section 33(3) of the Infringements Act 2006
, after "permit" insert "or the deemed serving of a term of imprisonment".
Part 23—Amendment of Interpretation of Legislation Act 1984 and related consequential amendments
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