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.
Commentary on Sections and Schedules Part 3 – Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England Chapter 5 – Common Provisions Section 86: Time limit for proceedings