Commentary on Sections and Schedules Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England Chapter 5 – Common Provisions Section 86: Time limit for proceedings
169.Section 86 has the effect that where a person commits an offence proceedings may be brought up to six months after a prosecutor decides there is enough evidence. No proceedings may be brought in respect of an offence after three years have passed since the date of the alleged offence.