[50A Order of consideration for either-way offences]

[50A  Order of consideration for either-way offences]

[(1)     Where an adult appears or is brought before a magistrates' court charged with an either-way offence (the “relevant offence”), the court shall proceed in the manner described in this section.

(2)     If notice is given in respect of the relevant offence under section 51B or 51C below, the court shall deal with the offence as provided in section 51 below.

(3)     Otherwise—

(a)     if the adult (or another adult with whom the adult is charged jointly with the relevant offence) is or has been sent to the Crown Court for trial for an offence under section 51(2)(a) or 51(2)(c) below [in relation to which the condition set out in subsection (2)(a)

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