Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980

Section 154

X1SCHEDULE 7U.K. CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

Summary Jurisdiction Act 1857 (20 & 21 Vict. c. 43)U.K.

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Criminal Law Amendment Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 35)U.K.

[F22E+W+SIn section 6 of the Criminal Law Amendment Act 1867 for “section forty-one of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 105 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “section fifteen of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of that Act ”.]

Gun Barrel Proof Act 1868 (c. cxiii)U.K.

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Criminal Justice Act 1925 (15 & 16 Geo. 5 c. 86)U.K.

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5In section 33(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1925 for the words following “may be made by rules” in the second place where those words occur substitute “ under section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (23 & 24 Geo. 5 c. 12)U.K.

6U.K.In section 46(1A) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 for “section I of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1957” substitute “ section 12 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Criminal Justice Act 1948 (11 & 12 Geo. 6 c. 58)U.K.

7U.K.In section 27(3) of the Criminal Justice Act 1948 for “section 105(5) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 128(7) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6 c. 37)U.K.

8U.K.In section 25(1) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1950 for “section fifteen of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act 1951 (14 & IS Geo. 6 c. 63)U.K.

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Pharmacy Act 1954 (2 & 3 Eliz. 2 c. 61)U.K.

10U.K.In section 21 of the Pharmacy Act 1954 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980”.

Mines and Quarries Act 1954 (2 & 3 Eliz. 2 c. 70)U.K.

11U.K.In section 153(a) of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 for “section thirty-five of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 44 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18)U.K.

12U.K.In sections 187(4) and 215(9) of the Army Act 1955 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19)U.K.

13U.K.In sections 187(4) and 215(9) of the Air Force Act 1955 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

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Magistrates’ Courts (Appeals from Binding Over Orders) Act 1956 (4 & 5 Eliz. 2 c. 44)U.K.

16U.K.In section 1(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts (Appeals from Binding Over Orders) Act 1956 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Sexual Offences Act 1956 (4 & 5 Eliz. 2 c. 69)U.K.

17U.K.In section 37(7) of the Sexual Offences Act 1956—

(a)in paragraph (a) for “section 6 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969” substitute “ section 24 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”;

(b)in paragraph (b) for “subsection (5) of section ninety-eight of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ subsection (5) of section 121 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

18In Part II of Schedule 2 to the Sexual Offences Act 1956, in paragraphs 17 and 18—

(a)in sub-paragraph (ii) in the second column of each paragraph, for “section 16(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 17(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in the third column of each paragraph, for “section 28(1) of that Act” substitute “ section 32(1) of that Act ”.

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Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957 (5 & 6 Eliz. 2 c. 55)U.K.

20U.K.In section 5(5) of the Affiliation Proccediings Act 1957 for “section fifty-two of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 59 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

21U.K.In section 6A of the Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957—

(a)in subsection (1) for “section 53 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 60 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”;

(b)in subsection (2) for the “said section 53” substitute “ the said section 60 ”;

(c)in subsection (5) for “section 63 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 75 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”

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Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (6 & 7 Eliz. 2 c. 39)U.K.

23U.K.In section 18 of the Maintenance Orders Act 1958—

(a)in subsection (1) for “subsection (2) of section sixty-five of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ subsection (2) of section 77 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in subsection (6) for “section sixty-seven of the, Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 79 of the Magistrates, Courts Act 1980 ”.

24U.K.In section 21(1) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1958 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “subsection (2) of section one hundred and twenty-four thereof” substitute “ subsection (2) of section 148 thereof ”.

Adoption Act 1958 (7 Eliz. 2 c. 5)U.K.

25U.K.In section 9(2) and (4) of the Adoption Act 1958 for “section fifteen of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

26U.K.In section 48 of the Adoption Act 1958 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Manoeuvres Act 1958 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 7)U.K.

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Street Offences Act 1959 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 57)U.K.

30U.K.In section 2(2) of the Street Offences Act 1959 for “section fifteen of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “sections forty-seven to forty-nine of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ sections 55 to 57 of that Act ”.

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Road Traffic Act 1960 (8 & 9 Eliz. 2 c. 16)U.K.

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Administration of Justice Act 1960 (8 & 9 Eliz. 2 c. 65)U.K.

36U.K.In section 13(5) of the Administration of Justice Act 1960, in paragraph (c) for “subsection (3) of section fifty-four of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ subsection (3) of section 63 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”, and in the words following paragraph (c) for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Factories Act 1961 (9 & 10 Eliz. 2 c. 34)U.K.

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Criminal Justice Act 1961 (9 & 10 Eliz. 2 c.39)U.K.

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Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 (c. 14)U.K.

43U.K.In section 23(2) of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

44U.K.In section 28 of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964—

(a)in subsection (1) for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in subsection (2) for “the said section 104” substitute “ the said section 127(1) ”.

Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26)U.K.

45In section 22(4) of the Licensing Act 1964 for “section 85(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 109(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

46In section 28(2) of the Licensing Act 1964 for “Section 118(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Section 141(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

47In section 48(3) of the Licensing Act 1964 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

48In section 192(2) of the Licensing Act 1964 for “section 3 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 3 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

49U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F17

50In Schedule 6 to the Licensing Act 1964—

(a)in paragraph 16(2), for “subsections (1) and (3) of section 77 and section 98 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ subsections (1) and (3) of section 97 and section 121 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in paragraph 18, for the words from “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” to the end substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, shall have effect subject to any rules so made and to any rules made under section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949 (which was re-enacted in the said section 144) after 3rd August 1961 ”.

Administration of Justice Act 1964 (c. 42)U.K.

51U.K.In section 38(1) of the Administration of Justice Act 1964 for “section 28 or 29 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 37 or 38 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

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Finance Act 1965 (c. 25)U.K.

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Gas Act 1965 (c. 36)U.K.

54U.K.In section 21(4) of the Gas Act 1965 for “section 35 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 44 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 (c. 45)U.K.

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Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1965 (c. 69)U.K.

56U.K.In section 8 of the Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1965 for “section 77 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 97 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

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Criminal Law Act 1967 (c. 58)U.K.

61U.K.In section 2(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1967 for “section 29 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 33 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”, for “subsection (2) of section 23 of the said Act of 1977” substitute “ subsection (2) of section 22 of the sadi Act of 1980 ” and for “the said section 23” substitute “ the said section 22 ”.

Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72)U.K.

62U.K.In section 11(4) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 for “section 115 of the Magistrates’Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 140 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80)U.K.

[F2263U.K.In section 7 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 for “section 2 of this Act” substitute “ section 102 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.]

[F2364U.K.In section 11(3) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.]

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66U.K.In section 36(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

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68U.K.In section 62(7) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 for “section 29 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 38 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

69U.K.In section 90(2) and (4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980”.

Companies Act 1967 (c. 81)U.K.

70U.K.In section 49(3) of the Companies Act 1967 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (c. 19)U.K.

71U.K.In section 1 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968—

(a)in subsection (1) insert at the beginning “ Subject to subsection (3) below ” ;

(b)insert after subsection (2)—

“(3)Where a person is convicted before the Crown Court of a scheduled offence it shall not be open to him to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the conviction on the ground that the decision of the court which committed him for trial as to the value involved was mistaken.

(4)In subsection (3) above “scheduled offence” and “the value involved” have the same meanings as they have in section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (certain offences against property to be tried summarily if value of property or damage is small).”.

Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)U.K.

72U.K.In section 51(4) of the Firearms Act 1968 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

73U.K.In Part II of Schedule 6 to the Firearms Act 1968, in paragraph 3—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1) for “Schedule 3 to the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ Schedule 1 to the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in sub-paragraph (2) for “sections 19 to 24 of the said Act of 1977” substitute “ sections 18 to 23 of the said Act of 1980 ” ;

(c)in sub-paragraph (3) for “the said sections 19 to 24” substitute “ the said sections 18 to 23 ” and for “section 25(3) and (4) of the said Act of 1977” substitute “ section 25(3) and (4) of the said Act of 1980 ”.

Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c. 29)U.K.

74U.K.In section 19(2) and 40(1)(a) of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Civil Evidence Act 1968 (c. 64)U.K.

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Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67)U.K.

76U.K.In section 125(1) of the Medicines Act 1968 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (c. 77)U.K.

77U.K.In section 12(3) of the Sea Fisheries Act 1968 for “Sections 65(1) and 66 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Sections 77(1) and 78 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54)U.K.

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80U.K.In section 8(3) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969 for “Subsections (2) and (4) of section 40 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Subsections (2) and (4) of section 49 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

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86U.K.In Schedule 4 to the Children and Young Persons Act 1969, in paragraph 5(1), for “section 28(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 37(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

87U.K.In Schedule 5 to the Children and Young Persons Act 1969, in paragraph 55, for “sections 2 and 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967” substitute “ section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 and section 102 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31)U.K.

88U.K.In section 41(8) of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 for “section 64 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 76 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “paragraph 2 of Schedule 3 to that Act” substitute “ paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to that Act ”.

89U.K.In Schedule 1 to the Administration of Justice Act 1970 for “section 54(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 63(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Merchant Shipping Act 1970 (c. 36)U.K.

90U.K.In section 56(2) and (7) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1970 for “subsections (1), (3) and (4) of section 77 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each place, “ subsections (1), (3) and (4) of section 97 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Guardianship of Minors Act 1971 (c. 3)U.K.

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Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 (c. 10)U.K.

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Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)U.K.

94U.K.In section 7(2) of the Courts Act 1971 for “subsection (1) above” substitute “ section 7 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

95U.K.In section 13 of the Courts Act 1971—

(a)in subsection (5)(e) for “sections 94 and 95 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ sections 118 and 119 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in subsection (8) for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

96U.K.In section 52(5) of the Courts Act 1971 for “section 55 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 64 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)U.K.

97E+WIn section 3 of the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971—

(a)in subsection (1)(c) for “section 52(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 59(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

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98U.K.In section 8(3) of the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 for “section 65(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 77(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

99U.K.In section 17(3)(e) of the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 for “Part III of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Part III of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

100U.K.In section 19 of the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971—

(a)in subsection (4) for “section 43 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 51 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in subsection (5) for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

101In section 25 of the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971—

(a)in subsection (1), in the definition of “rules of court”, for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ; and

(b)in subsection (6) for “Part III of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Part III of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38)U.K.

102U.K.In section 25(4) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Fire Precautions Act 1971 (c. 40)U.K.

103U.K.In section 26(1) of the Fire Precautions Act 1971 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)U.K.

104U.K.In section 6(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 for “section 14(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 10(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (c. 18)U.K.

105U.K.In section 14(3) and (6) of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 for “section 77(1), (3) and (4) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “ section 97(1), (3) and (4) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

106In section 18(1) of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

107In section 21(1) of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972, in the definition of “prescribed”, for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

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109U.K.In section 38(4) and (6) of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 for “section 77(1), (3) and (4) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “ section 97(1), (3) and (4) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

[F39110S+N.I.In section 41 of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972—

(a)in subsections (1), (2A) and (2B) for “section 53 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952" substitute, in each case, “section 60 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980" ;

(b)in subsection (2A) for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949" substitute “section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980" ;

(c)in subsection (2B) for “section 47(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952" substitute “section 55(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980".]

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Civil Evidence Act 1972 (c. 30)U.K.

113In section 2(8) of the Civil Evidence Act 1972 for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71)U.K.

114U.K.In section 46 of the Criminal Justice Act 1972—

(a)in subsection (1) for the words from “Sections 2” to “those sections)” substitute “ Section 102 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 and section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (which respectively allow written statements to be used as evidence in committal proceedings and in other criminal proceedings) and section 106 of the said Act of 1980 and section 89 of the said Act of 1967 (which punish the making of false statements which are tendered in evidence under the said section 102 or 9, as the case may be) ” ;

(b)in subsection (2) for “The said section 2” substitute “ The said section 102 ”.

115U.K.In section 49(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1972 for “Part III of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Part III of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29)U.K.

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Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)U.K.

118U.K.In section 129(2) and (4) of the Fair Trading Act 1973 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (c. 62)U.K.

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Slaughterhouses Act 1974 (c. 3)U.K.

124U.K.In section 6(2) of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”

125U.K.In sections 38(6) and 43(3) of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974 for “section 35 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “ section 44 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”

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Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40)U.K.

130U.K.In section 87(3) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for “section 104 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c. 46)U.K.

131In section 102 of the Friendly Societies Act 1974 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)U.K.

132U.K.In sections 26, 42(2) and 44(4) of the Solicitors Act 1974 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Insurance Companies Act 1974 (c. 49)U.K.

133U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F49

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53)U.K.

134U.K.In section 6(6)(a) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 for “section 23 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Social Security Act 1975 (c. 14)U.K.

F50135E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21)U.K.

136U.K.In section 397(1) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 for “section 72A of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 90 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

137U.K.In section 403 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975—

(a)in subsection (4) for “section 72A of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 90 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”, for “the said Act of 1952” (in the first place where the words occur) substitute “ the said Act of 1980 ” and for “the Table set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule 3 to the said Act of 1952” substitute “ the Table set out in paragraph I of Schedule 4 to the said Act of 1980 ” ;

(b)in subsection (6) for “section 72A of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 90 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Children Act 1975 (c. 72)U.K.

[F51138SIn section 46(4) of the Children Act 1975 for “section 55(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 64(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.]

Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 8)U.K.

139U.K.In section 12(3) of the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976 for “Section 38 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Section 43 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 34)U.K.

140U.K.In sections 39(2) and 41(5) and (7) of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 for “section 104 of the Magistrates" Courts Act 1952” substitute, in each case, “ section 127(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36)E+W

141In section 66(2) of the Adoption Act 1976 for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980”.

142In section 72(1) of the Adoption Act 1976, in the definition of “rules”, for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980”.

Bail Act 1976 (c. 63)U.K.

F52143U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F53144U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

145U.K.In section 4(7) of the Bail Act 1976 for “section 8 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “section 41 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980”.

F54146U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Land Drainage Act 1976 (c.70)U.K.

F55147E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1976 (c. 82)U.K.

[F56148E+WIn section 3(3) of the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1976 for “section 6(1) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969” substitute “ section 24(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.]

Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45)U.K.

149U.K.In section 28(8) of the Criminal Law Act 1977 for “Schedule 3 to this Act” substitute “ Schedule I to the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

150U.K.In section 38(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977 for “subsection (4) of section 102 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ subsection (3) of section 125 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

151In section 48(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977 for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

152U.K.In section 64(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1977 for “section 23 above” substitute “ section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (cases where value involved is small) ”.

153U.K.In section 65(2) of the Criminal Law Act 1977 for “14” substitute “ 15 ” and for “Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

154U.K.In paragraph 1 of Schedule 5 to the Criminal Law Act 1977—

(a)in subparagraph (1)(b), for “subparagraph (2)(b) below” substitute “ subparagraph (IA) below ” ;

(b)after subparagraph (1) insert—

“(1A)The offences mentioned in subparagraph (1)(b) above are offences under the following provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, where the controlled drug in relation to which the offence was committed was a Class C drug, namely—

(i)section 4(2) (production, or being concerned in the production, of a controlled drug) ;

(ii)section 4(3) (supplying or offering a controlled drug or being concerned in the doing of either activity by another) ;

(iii)section 5(3) (having possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply it to another)

(iv)section 8 (being the occupier, or concerned in the management, of premises and permitting or suffering certain activities to take place there) ;

(v)section 12(6) (contravention of direction prohibiting practitioner etc. from possessing, supplying etc. controlled drugs) ; or

(vi)section 13(3) (contravention of direction prohibiting practitioner etc. from prescribing, supplying, etc. controlled drugs).”.

155U.K.In paragraph 1 of Schedule 14 to the Criminal Law Act 1977 for “14 to 26, 34 and 35” substitute “ 15 and 17 ”.

Civil Aviation Act 1978 (c. 8)U.K.

156U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F57

Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 (c. 22)U.K.

F58157E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F59158E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

159U.K.In section 16(8) of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 for “Part II of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “Part 11 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980”.

160U.K.In section 22 of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 for “section 63 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 75 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

161U.K.In section 23 of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978—

(a)in subsection (1) for “section 55(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 64(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in subsection (2) for “section 53 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 60 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “section 54(2) of that Act” substitute “ section 63(2) of that Act ”.

162U.K.In section 24(3) of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 for “section 47(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 55(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

163U.K.In section 30(1) of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 for “section 11 of the Administration of Justice Act 1964” substitute “ section 70 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

164U.K.In section 32(2) of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 for “section 52 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 59 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “the said section 52” substitute “ the said section 59 ”.

F60165E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F61166E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

167U.K.In section 88(1) of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 for “section 56 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 65 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “section 15 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949” substitute “ section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Nuclear Safeguards and Electricity (Finance) Act 1978 (c. 25)U.K.

F62168U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)U.K.

169U.K.In Schedule 1 to the Interpretation Act 1978—

(a)in paragraph (a) of the definition of “committed for trial” for “section 7 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 6 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in paragraph (a) of the definition of “magistrates’ court” for “section 124 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 148 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(c)in the entry about expressions relating to offences for “section 23 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 22 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”

Theft Act 1978 (c. 31)U.K.

170U.K.In section 4(3)(b) of the Theft Act 1978 for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37)U.K.

171U.K.In section 6(3)(b) of the Protection of Children Act 1978 for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

172U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F63

173U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F64

Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 (c. 44)U.K.

174U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F65

F66175E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2)U.K.

176U.K.In section 147(2) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 for “section 25(3) of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 25(3) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”

177U.K.In section 151 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 for “section 114 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 139 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

178U.K.In section 171(2)(a) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 61(1) of that Act)” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 143(1) of that Act) ”.

Customs and Excise Duties (General Reliefs) Act 1979 (c. 3)U.K.

179U.K.In section 15(3)(a) of the Customs and Excise (General Reliefs) Act 1979 for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 61(1) of that Act)” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 143 (1) of that Act) ”.

Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 (c. 4)U.K.

180U.K.In section 49(1) of the Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 in the definition of “the prescribed sum”, for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 61(1) of that Act)” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 143(1) of that Act) ”.

Hydrocarbon Oils Duties Act 1979 (c. 5)U.K.

181U.K.In section 27(1) of the Hydrocarbon Oils Duties Act 1979 in the definition of “prescribed sum”, for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 61(1) of that Act)” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (£1,000 or other sum substituted under section 143(1) of that Act) ”.

Agricultural Statistics Act 1979 (c. 13)U.K.

182U.K.In section 6(1) of the Agricultural Statistics Act 1979, in the definition of “the prescribed sum”, for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 6(1) of that Act)” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (£1,000 or other sum substituted by order under section 143(1) of that Act) ”.

Credit Unions Act 1979 (c. 34)U.K.

F67183E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

184U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F68

Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)U.K.

F69185U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (c. 39)U.K.

186U.K.In section 42(4) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 for “Section 18 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ Section 127(2) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

187U.K.In section 43(5) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1979 for “subsection (1) of section 61 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ subsection (1) of section 143 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “section 28 of that Act” substitute “ section 32 of that Act ”.

188U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F70

189U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F71

Ancient Monuments and Archeological Areas Act 1979 (c. 46)U.K.

F72190E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55)U.K.

F73191E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F74192E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F75193E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F76194E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F77195E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F78196E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F79197E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Isle of Man Act 1979 (c. 58)U.K.

198U.K.In section 5 of the Isle of Man Act 1979—

(a)in subsection (2)(a) for “section 77 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ section 97 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” ;

(b)in subsection (3)(a) for “sections 2 and 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967” substitute “ section 9 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 and section 102 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “section 2” substitute “ section 102 ”.

F80.....E+W

F81199E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F82200E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Foster Children Act 1980 (c. 6)U.K.

F83201E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Residential Homes Act 1980 (c. 7)U.K.

202U.K.In section 4(2) of the Residential Homes Act 1980 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Reserve Forces Act 1980 (c. 9)U.K.

F84203U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

204U.K.In paragraph 2(4) of Schedule 5 to the Reserve Forces Act 1980 for “the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1952” substitute “ the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ”.

Protection of Trading Interests Act 1980 (c. 11)U.K.

F85205U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)U.K.

F86206U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Companies Act 1980 (c. 22)U.K.

207U.K.In section 87(1) of the Companies Act 1980, in the definition of “the statutory maximum”, for “section 28 of the Criminal Law Act 1977” substitute “ section 32 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 ” and for “section 61 of that Act” substitute “ section 143 of that Act. ”.