Notwithstanding anything in the Justices Act 1959 to the contrary –

(a) proceedings for an offence against section 72 , 72A or 73 may be commenced at any time; and

(ab) proceedings for an offence against section 73A , 74 or 74A may be commenced at any time within a period of 2 years after the time when the offence is alleged to have been committed; and

(b) proceedings in respect of any other offence under this Act may be commenced at any time within a period of 12 months after the time when the offence is alleged to have been committed.