SCHEDULES

Section 1.

F1SCHEDULE 1E+W Legal Services Commission

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Section 6.

SCHEDULE 2E+W Community Legal Service: excluded services

The services which may not be funded as part of the Community Legal Service are as follows.

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(1)(ea)the family court,E+W

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Section 14.

F1SCHEDULE 3E+W Criminal Defence Service: right to representation

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F1Schedule 3AE+WMotor vehicle orders

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Section 24.

SCHEDULE 4U.K.

Amendments consequential on Part IU.K.

The Public Records Act 1958 (c.51)U.K.

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The Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c.13)U.K.

2U.K.In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (which lists the bodies subject to the jurisdiction of the Parliamentary Commissioner), insert (at the appropriate place in alphabetical order)—

“Legal Services Commission”

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

3U.K.In section 50 of the Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (meaning of “sentence”), at the end insert—

“(3)An order under section 17 of the Access to Justice Act 1999 is not a sentence for the purposes of this Act.”

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

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

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

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

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The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c.24)U.K.

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The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c.25)U.K.

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The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c.65)U.K.

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The Race Relations Act 1976 (c.74)U.K.

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The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c.43)U.K.

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The [F15Senior Courts Act 1981]U.K.

21U.K.The [F16Senior Courts Act 1981] has effect subject to the following amendments.

22U.K.In section 28 (appeal by way of case stated from decisions of Crown Court, other than those relating to trial on indictment), at the end insert—

“(4)In subsection (2)(a) the reference to a decision of the Crown Court relating to trial on indictment does not include a decision relating to an order under section 17 of the Access to Justice Act 1999.”

23U.K.In section 29 (judicial review of decisions of Crown Court, other than matters relating to trial on indictment), at the end insert—

“(6)In subsection (3) the reference to the Crown Court’s jurisdiction in matters relating to trial on indictment does not include its jurisdiction relating to orders under section 17 of the Access to Justice Act 1999.”

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The Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c.48)U.K.

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The Telecommunications Act 1984 (c.12)U.K.

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[F19In section 52(5) of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (charges to recover costs of assistance in legal proceedings subject to legal aid charges), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a)any charge imposed by section 10(7) of the Access to Justice Act 1999 and any provision in, or made under, Part I of that Act for the payment of any sum to the Legal Services Commission;”.]

The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c.23)U.K.

27U.K.The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 has effect subject to the following amendments.

28U.K.In section 19(2)(b) (in making an order for costs account to be taken of grant of representation under Legal Aid Act 1988), for the words from “or any grant” to the end substitute “ or any grant of a right to representation funded by the Legal Services Commission as part of the Criminal Defence Service; ”.

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30(1)Section 21 (interpretation) is amended as follows.U.K.

F21(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)In subsection (4A)—

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(b)in paragraph (b), for the words from “and 19” to the end substitute “ , 19 and 19A of this Act, his costs shall be taken to include the cost of representation funded for him by the Legal Services Commission as part of the Criminal Defence Service; ”.

The Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (c.60)U.K.

31U.K.In section 11 of the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (costs of application for child custody or access), for the words from “by virtue of” to “1988,” substitute “by virtue of—

(a)the provision of any service funded by the Legal Services Commission as part of the Community Legal Service, or

(b)the grant of legal aid or legal advice and assistance under.”

The Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c.61)U.K.

32U.K.The Administration of Justice Act 1985 has effect subject to the following amendments.

F2333U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34U.K.In section 41(2) (reduction of fees payable in connection with services provided by barristers under Legal Aid Act 1988), for paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “ otherwise payable by the Legal Services Commission in connection with services provided by him as part of the Community Legal Service or Criminal Defence Service ”.

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36U.K.In section 43(3) (reduction of costs payable in connection with services provided by solicitors under Legal Aid Act 1988), for the words from “any costs” to “solicitor” substitute “ any costs otherwise payable by the Legal Services Commission in connection with services provided by the solicitor as part of the Community Legal Service or Criminal Defence Service ”.

The Housing Act 1985 (c.68)U.K.

37U.K.In section 170(5) of the Housing Act 1985 (charges to recover costs of assistance in legal proceedings subject to any charge for benefit of Legal Aid Board), for the words from “under the Legal Aid Act 1988” to the end substitute “ imposed by section 10(7) of the Access to Justice Act 1999 and any provision in, or made under, Part I of that Act for the payment of any sum to the Legal Services Commission. ”

The Criminal Justice Act 1987 (c.38)U.K.

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The Consumer Arbitration Agreements Act 1988 (c.21)U.K.

41U.K.In section 4(3) of the Consumer Arbitration Agreements Act 1988 (availability of legal aid to be considered in determining whether to make reference to arbitration), for “legal aid” substitute “ services funded by the Legal Services Commission as part of the Community Legal Service ”.

The Housing Act 1988 (c.50)U.K.

42U.K.The Housing Act 1988 has effect subject to the following amendments.

43U.K.In section 82(4) (charge to recover costs of assistance in legal proceedings subject to any charge for benefit of Legal Aid Board), for the words from “under the Legal Aid Act 1988” to the end substitute “ imposed by section 10(7) of the Access to Justice Act 1999 and any provision in, or made under, Part I of that Act for the payment of any sum to the Legal Services Commission. ”

44U.K.In section 107(4) (charge to recover costs of assistance in legal proceedings subject to any charge for benefit of Legal Aid Board), for the words from “under the Legal Aid Act 1988” to the end substitute “ imposed by section 10(7) of the Access to Justice Act 1999 and any provision in, or made under, Part I of that Act for the payment of any sum to the Legal Services Commission. ”

The Children Act 1989 (c.41)U.K.

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The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c.41)U.K.

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The Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53)U.K.

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The Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c.5)U.K.

48(1)Section 108(7) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 (Secretary of State to inform Legal Aid Board if he recovers maintenance arrears for a person who owes money to the Board) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)For “the Legal Aid Board” substitute “ the Legal Services Commission ”.

(3)In paragraph (a), for “; and” substitute “; or

(iii)received services funded by the Legal Services Commission as part of the Community Legal Service; and”.

(4)In paragraph (b), after paragraph (ii) insert “or

(iii)by virtue of section 10 of the Access to Justice Act 1999 in respect of services funded by the Legal Services Commission as part of the Community Legal Service,”.

The Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c.25)U.K.

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The Family Law Act 1996 (c.27)U.K.

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The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c.37)U.K.

53U.K.The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 has effect subject to the following amendments.

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The Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 (c. 17)U.K.

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F35F35SCHEDULE 5U.K.

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Section 43.

SCHEDULE 6U.K. Rights of audience and rights to conduct litigation

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

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The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c.41)U.K.

4U.K.The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 has effect subject to the following amendments.

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6U.K.F40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7U.K.F41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9U.K.In section 71 (qualification for judicial appointments), for subsection (6) substitute—

“(6)Any period during which a person had a right of audience but was, as a result of disciplinary proceedings, prevented by the authorised body concerned from exercising it shall not count towards the period mentioned in subsection (5)(b).”

10(1)Section 119(1) (interpretation) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In the definition of “right of audience”, for “exercise any of the functions of appearing before and addressing a court including the calling and examining of” substitute “ appear before and address a court including the right to call and examine ”.

(3)In the definition of “right to conduct litigation”, for “exercise all or any of the functions of issuing a writ or otherwise commencing” substitute “ issue ”.

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Section 48.

SCHEDULE 7U.K. Powers of Law Society

Monitoring of compliance with rulesU.K.

1U.K.In section 31(1) of the M2Solicitors Act 1974 (power of Council of the Law Society to make rules about professional practice, conduct and discipline), insert at the end “ and for empowering the Society to take such action as may be appropriate to enable the Society to ascertain whether or not the provisions of rules made, or of any code or guidance issued, by the Council are being complied with. ”

Bank and building society accountsU.K.

2U.K.In—

(a)section 32(4) of that Act (power of Council of the Law Society to disclose report or information about solicitor’s accounts to Director of Public Prosecutions for investigation and prosecution of offences), and

(b)paragraph 3 of Schedule 2 to the M3Administration of Justice Act 1985 (corresponding provision in relation to accounts of incorporated practices),

omit “to the Director of Public Prosecutions” and “, if the Director thinks fit,”.

3U.K.In the Solicitors Act 1974, after section 33 insert—

“33A Inspection of practice bank accounts etc.

(1)The Council may make rules, with the concurrence of the Master of the Rolls, empowering the Council to require a solicitor to produce documents relating to any account kept by him at a bank or with a building society—

(a)in connection with his practice; or

(b)in connection with any trust of which he is or formerly was a trustee,

for inspection by a person appointed by the Council pursuant to the rules.

(2)The Council shall be at liberty to disclose information obtained in exercise of the powers conferred by rules made under subsection (1) for use in investigating the possible commission of an offence by the solicitor and for use in connection with any prosecution of the solicitor consequent on the investigation.”

4U.K.In section 87(1) of that Act (interpretation), in the definition of “building society”, omit “; and a reference to an account with a building society is a reference to a deposit account”.

5U.K.In Schedule 2 to the M4Administration of Justice Act 1985, after paragraph 4 insert—

“ Inspection of bank accounts

4A.Where rules made under section 33A(1) of the 1974 Act are applied to recognised bodies in accordance with section 9(2)(f) of this Act, the Council shall be at liberty to disclose information about a recognised body’s accounts obtained in pursuance of the rules for use in investigating the possible commission of an offence by that body and for use in connection with any prosecution of that body consequent on the investigation.”

Intervention for breach of rules on practice, conduct and disciplineU.K.

6U.K.In Schedule 1 to the M5Solicitors Act 1974 (intervention in solicitor’s practice), in paragraph 1(1) (circumstances in which Law Society may intervene), in paragraph (c) (failure to comply with rules made by virtue of section 32 or 37(2)(c)), after “section” insert “ 31, ”.

Solicitors’ employees and consultantsU.K.

7(1)Section 43 of that Act (control of employment of clerks) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1) (power of Law Society to apply to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for order in the case of clerk guilty of an offence of dishonesty or other act which makes it undesirable for him to be employed by solicitor)—

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(b)after “employed” (in both places) insert “ or remunerated ”,

(c)for “to whom he is or was clerk” substitute “ by whom he is or was employed or remunerated ”, and

(d)for the words from “an application” to the end substitute “ the Society may either make, or make an application to the Tribunal for it to make, an order under subsection (2) with respect to him. ”

(3)After that subsection insert—

“(1A)Where the Society investigates whether there are grounds for making, or making an application to the Tribunal for it to make, an order under subsection (2) with respect to a person, the Council may direct him to pay to the Council an amount which—

(a)is calculated by the Council as the cost to the Society of investigating the matter; or

(b)in the opinion of the Council represents a reasonable contribution towards that cost.”

(4)In subsection (2) (order of Tribunal barring solicitor from employing the clerk)—

(a)for the words from the beginning to “an order” substitute “ An order under this subsection made by the Society or the Tribunal shall state ”, and

(b)for “application is” substitute “ order is ”.

(5)For subsection (3) (revocation by Tribunal) substitute—

“(3)Where an order has been made under subsection (2) with respect to a person by the Society or the Tribunal—

(a)that person or the Society may make an application to the Tribunal for it to be reviewed, and

(b)whichever of the Society and the Tribunal made it may at any time revoke it.

(3A)On the review of an order under subsection (3) the Tribunal may order—

(a)the quashing of the order;

(b)the variation of the order; or

(c)the confirmation of the order;

and where in the opinion of the Tribunal no prima facie case for quashing or varying the order is shown, the Tribunal may order its confirmation without hearing the applicant.”

(6)In subsection (5) (inspection of orders), for “this section and filed with the Society” substitute “ subsection (2) by the Society, or made, varied or confirmed under this section by the Tribunal and filed with the Society, ”.

(7)In the sidenote, for “employment of certain clerks” substitute “ solicitors’ employees and consultants ”.

8U.K.In section 44(2) of that Act (breach of order by solicitor), for the words from “an order” to the end of paragraph (b) substitute “ an order under section 43(2) is in force in respect of a person ”.

9(1)Section 49 of that Act (appeals from Tribunal) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (3) (who can appeal)—

(a)for “43(2)” substitute “ 43(3A) ”, and

(b)for “application” substitute “ order ”.

(3)In subsection (6) (finality of appeal), for “43(2)” substitute “ 43(3A) ”.

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Power to examine filesU.K.

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Payment of costs by solicitor under investigationU.K.

13U.K.In the Solicitors Act 1974, after section 44B insert—

“ Costs of investigationsU.K.

44C Payment of costs of investigations.

Where the Society investigates possible professional misconduct by a solicitor, or a failure or apprehended failure by a solicitor to comply with any requirement imposed by or by virtue of this Act or any rules made by the Council, the Council may direct him to pay to the Council an amount which—

(a)is calculated by the Council as the cost to the Society of investigating and dealing with the matter; or

(b)in the opinion of the Council represents a reasonable contribution towards that cost.”

14U.K.In Schedule 2 to the M6Administration of Justice Act 1985, after paragraph 14 insert—

“ Payment of costs of investigationsU.K.

14AWhere the Society investigates a failure or apprehended failure by a recognised body to comply with any requirement imposed by or by virtue of this Act or any rules applicable to it by virtue of section 9 of this Act, the Council may direct the body to pay to the Council an amount which—

(a)is calculated by the Council as the cost to the Society of the investigation; or

(b)in the opinion of the Council represents a reasonable contribution towards that cost.”

Registered foreign lawyersU.K.

15U.K.Subsections (5) to (7) of section 89 of the M7Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 power to apply existing provisions to registered foreign lawyers with or without modifications and power to modify existing provisions in their application to recognised bodies whose officers include registered foreign lawyers) apply in relation to the provisions contained in this Schedule as if they were contained in an Act passed before the commencement of that section.

Section 51.

F48SCHEDULE 8E+W Legal Services Complaints Commissioner

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F49SCHEDULE 9U.K.

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Section 76.

SCHEDULE 10E+W Commission areas and petty sessions areas

The Parochial Libraries Act 1708 (c.14)E+W

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The Distress for Rent Act 1737 (c.19)E+W

2E+WF51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Inclosure Act 1773 (c.81)E+W

3E+WF52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Burial Ground Act 1816 (c.141)E+W

4E+WF53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Inclosure and Drainage (Rates) Act 1833 (c.35)E+W

5E+WF54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Ordnance Survey Act 1841 (c.30)E+W

6E+WF55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Geological Survey Act 1845 (c.63)E+W

7E+WF56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Inclosure Act 1845 (c.118)E+W

8E+WIn section 159 of the Inclosure Act 1845 (recovery of penalties), after “county” insert “ or other jurisdiction ”.

The Hares Act 1848 (c.29)E+W

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The Fairs Act 1873 (c.37)E+W

10E+WF58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Commons Act 1876 (c.56)E+W

11E+WF59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Municipal Corporations Act 1882 (c.50)E+W

12E+WF60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Local Government Act 1888 (c.41)E+W

13E+WIn section 28(2) of the Local Government Act 1888 (power of county council to delegate to justices of the county functions relating to contagious diseases of animals), for “county sitting in petty sessions” substitute “ peace for a commission area consisting of or including the whole or part of the county ”.

The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c.12)E+W

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The Criminal Justice Act 1948 (c.58)E+W

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The Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 (c.55)E+W

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The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (c.97)E+W

19E+WF66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (c.65)E+W

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The Prison Act 1952 (c.52)E+W

21E+WIn section 19(1) of the Prison Act 1952 (right of justice to visit prison)—

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(b)for “county”, in the second and third places, substitute “ area ”.

The Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (c.39)E+W

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The Licensing Act 1964 (c.26)E+W

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24E+WF71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25E+WF72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26E+WF73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27E+WF74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28E+WF75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29E+WF76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Administration of Justice Act 1964 (c.42)E+W

30(1)Section 19 of the Administration of Justice Act 1964 (sheriff of Greater London and under-sheriffs for London commission areas) is amended as follows.E+W

(2)In subsection (1) (appointment of sheriff of Greater London and under-sheriff for each London commission area), for “and for each London commission area an under-sheriff shall be so appointed” substitute “ and an under-sheriff shall be so appointed for each area of Greater London (not including any part of the City) specified by the Lord Chancellor by order; and an order under this subsection shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament ”

(3)In subsection (2) (application of enactments to under-sheriffs as if London commission areas were counties), for “London commission area” substitute “ area specified by virtue of subsection (1) of this section ”.

(4)In subsection (4) (modification of M14Sheriffs Act 1887 in its application to Greater London)—

(a)for “London commission area” substitute “ area specified by virtue of subsection (1) of this section ”,

(b)F77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)for the words from “shall be sent” to the end substitute “ shall be sent to the officer specified by the Lord Chancellor by order made by statutory instrument. ”

The Sunday Theatre Act 1972 (c.26)E+W

31E+WF78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Solicitors Act 1974 (c.47)E+W

32E+WF79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c.43)E+W

F8033E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8134E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35E+WF82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36E+WF83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (c.14)E+W

37E+WIn section 82(1) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (interpretation), in the definition of “magistrates’ court” and “petty sessions area”, for “and “petty sessions area” have the same meanings” substitute “ has the same meaning ”.

The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c.27)E+W

38E+WIn section 142(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (interpretation), in the definition of “magistrates’ court” and “petty sessions area”, for “and “petty sessions area” have the same meanings” substitute “ has the same meaning ”.

The Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53)E+W

39U.K.F84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c.14)E+W

40(1)Section 46 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (special expenses of precepting authority) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2)(d) (expenses of the Receiver relating to magistrates’ courts in the inner London area)—

(a)F85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)for “that area” substitute “ the inner London area ”.

(3)In subsection (4) (interpretation), in the definition of “inner London area”, for “has the same meaning as in the Justices of the Peace Act 1997” substitute “ means the area consisting of the inner London boroughs ”.

The Probation Service Act 1993 (c.47)E+W

F8641U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8742U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8843U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8944U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9045U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c.19)E+W

46E+WIn section 55(3) of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (alteration of areas in Wales in connection with alteration of local government area), for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “ the commission areas, petty sessions area or areas of magistrates’ courts committees in Wales. ”

The Justices of the Peace Act 1997 (c.25)E+W

47E+WF91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48E+WF92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49E+WF93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50E+WF94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51U.K.F95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52U.K.F96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53U.K.F97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section 78.

SCHEDULE 11U.K. Unification and renaming of stipendiary bench

The Metropolitan Police Act 1839 (c.47)U.K.

1U.K.The Metropolitan Police Act 1839 has effect subject to the following amendments.

2U.K.In section 52 (prevention of obstruction in neighbourhood of public buildings), for “police courts” substitute “ magistrates’ courts ”.

3U.K.F98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4U.K.In section 76 (complaints to be heard and determined by one of the police magistrates), for the words from “by one” to the end substitute “ by a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) ”.

The Metropolitan Police Courts Act 1840 (c.84)U.K.

5U.K.In section 13 of the Metropolitan Police Courts Act 1840 (duties of police magistrates in relation to deserted premises), for “police magistrates” (in both places) substitute “ District Judges (Magistrates’ Courts) ”.

The London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (c.86)U.K.

6U.K.In section 24 of the London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (application for summons to police court of district)—

(a)F99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)for “police court”, in each other place, substitute “ magistrates’ court ”.

The London Hackney Carriages Act 1850 (c.7)U.K.

7U.K.In section 4 of the London Hackney Carriages Act 1850 (notice of hackney carriage standings to be hung in police courts), for “police courts” substitute “ magistrates’ courts acting for an area falling wholly within an inner London borough ”.

The London Hackney Carriage Act 1853 (c.33)U.K.

8U.K.In section 18 of the London Hackney Carriage Act 1853 (jurisdiction of police magistrates)—

(a)for “any one of the police magistrates at any of the Metropolitan Police Courts” substitute “ two justices of the peace ”, and

(b)omit the words from “or if the offence,”, in the first place, to “the county;”.

The Regulation of Railways Act 1871 (c.78)U.K.

9U.K.F100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Metropolitan Police Courts Act 1897 (c.26)U.K.

10U.K.F101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Law of Distress Amendment Act 1908 (c.53)U.K.

11U.K.In section 2 of the Law of Distress Amendment Act 1908 (order by stipendiary magistrate or two justices for restoration of goods illegally distrained by landlord etc.), for the words from “a stipendiary” to “or justices” substitute “ two justices who ”.

The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c.12)U.K.

12U.K.F102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Local Government Act 1948 (c.26)U.K.

13(1)Section 121 of the Local Government Act 1948 (precept for expenses of metropolitan police) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (3) (precepts for expenses of metropolitan police courts and probation system in the metropolitan police court area)—

(a)for the first paragraph substitute—

“(3)In relation to expenses of and incidental to magistrates’ courts acting for petty sessions areas falling wholly within the inner London boroughs and the probation system within those petty sessions areas respectively, precepts issued under this section shall be issued to all rating authorities with areas falling wholly within the area comprising those petty sessions areas:”, and

(b)in the proviso, for “metropolitan police court area” substitute “ the area comprising those petty sessions areas ”.

(3)In subsection (6) (receipts), for “metropolitan police courts and the probation system within the metropolitan police court area” substitute “ magistrates’ courts acting for petty sessions areas falling wholly within the inner London boroughs and the probation system within those petty sessions areas ”.

(4)In subsection (7) (receipts exceeding expenses), for “metropolitan police courts or the probation system within the metropolitan police court area” substitute “ magistrates’ courts acting for petty sessions areas falling wholly within the inner London boroughs or the probation system within those petty sessions areas ”.

The Metropolitan Magistrates’ Courts Act 1959 (c.45)U.K.

14U.K.The Metropolitan Magistrates’ Courts Act 1959 (functions of Receiver) has effect subject to the following amendments.

F10315U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16U.K.In section 4(2) (borrowing power of Receiver), for the words “of the metropolitan magistrates’ courts” substitute “ of the magistrates’ courts acting for petty sessions areas falling wholly within the inner London boroughs ”.

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

17U.K.F104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

18U.K.F105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

19U.K.In Part IA of Schedule 2 to the Courts Act 1971 (certain office-holders eligible for appointment as Circuit judges), for “Stipendiary magistrate” substitute “ District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts). ”

The Local Government Act 1972 (c.70)U.K.

20U.K.In section 67(2)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 (which provides that regulations may make provision about the functions or areas of jurisdiction of certain bodies or officers in connection with changes in local government areas in Wales)—

(a)for “justice of the peace, stipendiary magistrate” substitute “ justice of the peace other than a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts), ” and

(b)after “police officers)” insert “ , and the functions of any District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts), ”.

The Administration of Justice Act 1973 (c.15)U.K.

21U.K.In section 9(1) of the Administration of Justice Act 1973 (judicial salaries charged on and paid out of the Consolidated Fund), for paragraphs (e) and (f) (metropolitan stipendiary magistrates and other stipendiary magistrates) substitute—

“(e)District Judges (Magistrates’ Courts);”.

The Juries Act 1974 (c.23)U.K.

22U.K.F106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

23U.K.In section 38 of the Solicitors Act 1974 (disqualification of a solicitor who is a justice of the peace), after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)Subsection (1) does not apply where a solicitor is a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts); but where a solicitor is acting as a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) for any petty sessions area it shall not be lawful for him, or for any partner of his, to act in connection with proceedings before any justice of the peace acting for that area as solicitor or agent for the solicitor of any person concerned in those proceedings.”

The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c.24)U.K.

24U.K.In Part I of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (judicial offices disqualifying for membership of the House of Commons), for “Stipendiary Magistrate within the meaning of the M15Justices of the Peace Act 1997.” substitute “ District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) (but not Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts)). ”

The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c.25)U.K.

25U.K.In Part I of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (judicial offices disqualifying for membership of the Northern Ireland Assembly), for “Stipendiary Magistrate within the meaning of the M16Justices of the Peace Act 1949.” substitute “ District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) (but not Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts)). ”

The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c.43)U.K.

F10726U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10727U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28U.K.F108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29U.K.F109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30U.K.F110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Extradition Act 1989 (c.33)U.K.

31U.K.F111. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32U.K.F112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33U.K.F113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34U.K.F114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35U.K.F115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36U.K.F116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c.41)U.K.

37U.K.In Schedule 11 to the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (judges etc. barred from legal practice), for “Stipendiary Magistrate” substitute “ District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) ”.

The Local Government Act 1992 (c.19)U.K.

F11738U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)U.K.

39U.K.The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 has effect subject to the following amendments.

40U.K.In Part I of Schedule 1 (qualifying offices), after “County Court Judge in Northern Ireland” insert “ District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) ”.

41U.K.In Schedule 5 (retirement), for “Stipendiary magistrate in England and Wales” substitute “ District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) ”.

The Probation Service Act 1993 (c.47)U.K.

F11842U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Justices of the Peace Act 1997 (c.25)U.K.

43U.K.F119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44U.K.F120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45U.K.F121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46U.K.F122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47U.K.F123. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48U.K.F124. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49U.K.F125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50U.K.F126. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F127F127SCHEDULE 12U.K.

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Section 90.

SCHEDULE 13U.K. Functions transferred to justices’ chief executives

The London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (c.86)U.K.

1U.K.F129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Evidence Act 1851 (c.99)U.K.

2(1)Section 13 of the Evidence Act 1851 (proof of previous conviction by copy of record certified by clerk) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)Number the existing provision as subsection (1) and for the words from “under the hand” to “such clerk or other officer,” substitute “ by the proper officer of the court where such conviction or acquittal took place ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

“(2)In subsection (1) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court or other officer having the custody of the records of the court, or the deputy of such clerk or other officer.”

The Criminal Procedure Act 1865 (c.18)U.K.

3(1)Section 6 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1865 (proof of previous conviction of witness by certificate signed by clerk) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)Number the existing provision as subsection (1) and for the words from “the clerk” to “such clerk or officer,” substitute “ the proper officer of the court where the offender was convicted ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

“(2)In subsection (1) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court or other officer having the custody of the records of the court, or the deputy of such clerk or other officer.”

The Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 (c.112)U.K.

4(1)Section 18 of the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 (evidence of previous conviction by record signed by clerk) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)For the words from “clerk of the court” to “such clerk or officer;” substitute “ proper officer of the court by which such conviction was made; ”.

(3)For “clerk or other officer” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(4)At the end of that section insert—

“In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court or other officer having the custody of the records of the court, or the deputy of such clerk or other officer.”

The Fairs Act 1873 (c.37)U.K.

5U.K.F130. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907 (c.53)U.K.

6U.K.F131. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (c.33)U.K.

7U.K.F132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c.12)U.K.

8U.K.The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 has effect subject to the following amendments.

9U.K.In section 42(2)(b) (transmission of deposition of child), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

10U.K.F133. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11U.K.F134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (c.37)U.K.

12U.K.Part II of the Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (enforcement of certain maintenance orders made in another part of the United Kingdom) has effect subject to the following amendments.

13(1)Section 18 (enforcement of registered orders) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)F135. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)In subsection (2A) (requirement of person liable under order to notify change of address to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(4)After that subsection insert—

“(2B)In subsection (2A) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.”

14U.K.F136. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15U.K.F137. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Army Act 1955 (c.18)U.K.

16U.K.The Army Act 1955 has effect subject to the following amendments.

17(1)Section 189 (delivery into military custody of person dealt with by court of summary jurisdiction as illegally absent) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1) (fee payable to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)In subsection (1) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction elsewhere, the clerk of the court.”

18(1)Section 199 (proof of outcome of civil trial) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (1), (2) and (3) (certificate signed by clerk is proof of outcome), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4)In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having the custody of the records of the court.”

The Air Force Act 1955 (c.19)U.K.

19U.K.The Air Force Act 1955 has effect subject to the following amendments.

20(1)Section 189 (delivery into air-force custody of person dealt with by court of summary jurisdiction as illegally absent) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1) (fee payable to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A)In subsection (1) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction elsewhere, the clerk of the court.”

21(1)Section 199 (proof of outcome of civil trial) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (1), (2) and (3) (certificate signed by clerk is proof of outcome), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4)In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having the custody of the records of the court.”

The Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c.53)U.K.

22U.K.The Naval Discipline Act 1957 has effect subject to the following amendments.

23(1)Section 110 (delivery into naval custody of person dealt with by court of summary jurisdiction as illegally absent) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2) (fee payable to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A)In subsection (2) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction elsewhere, the clerk of the court.”

24(1)Section 129B (proof of outcome of civil trial) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (1), (2) and (3) (certificate signed by clerk is proof of outcome), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4)In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having the custody of the records of the court.”

The Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (c.39)U.K.

25U.K.F138. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26U.K.F139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27U.K.F140. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28U.K.F141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29U.K.F142. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30U.K.F143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31U.K.F144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c.2)U.K.

32U.K.F145. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33U.K.F146. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34U.K.F147. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35U.K.F148. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

36U.K.F149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37U.K.F150. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38U.K.F151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

39U.K.F152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40U.K.F153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41U.K.F154. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42U.K.F155. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43U.K.F156. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44U.K.F157. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45U.K.F158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46U.K.F159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47U.K.F160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48U.K.F161. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49U.K.F162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50U.K.F163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51U.K.F164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52U.K.F165. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53U.K.F166. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54U.K.F167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55U.K.F168. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56U.K.F169. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Gaming Act 1968 (c.65)U.K.

57U.K.The Gaming Act 1968 has effect subject to the following amendments.

58(1)Schedule 2 (grant etc. of licences) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In paragraph 1(1) (licensing authority), at the end insert “ and references to the proper officer of a licensing authority shall be construed accordingly ”.

(3)In paragraphs 5(2) and 6(2) (procedure for application), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(4)In paragraph 7 (public notice of application)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”,

(b)in sub-paragraph (2), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ” and for “if the clerk” substitute “ if the proper officer ”, and

(c)in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(5)In paragraph 12(1) (making of application for renewal), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(6)In paragraph 13 (notification of application for renewal)—

(a)in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”,

(b)in sub-paragraph (4), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ” and for “clerk”, in the other two places, substitute “ proper officer ”, and

(c)in sub-paragraph (5), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(7)In paragraph 14(2)(a) (proceedings on application for grant or renewal), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(8)In paragraph 15 (objections)—

(a)for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(9)In—

(a)paragraph 28 (notification of Board’s advice),

(b)paragraph 29(1) (in both places) and (2) (appeal by applicant),

(c)paragraph 31(1) and (2) (appeal by Board),

(d)paragraph 33(1) (appeal in Scotland),

(e)paragraph 35(5) (revocation of certificate of consent), and

(f)paragraphs 36(1) and (3) and 37 (cancellation),

for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(10)In paragraph 46(1) (notice of appeal), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(11)In paragraph 48 (cancellation of licence where holder convicted of offence)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (4), for “clerk of” and for “clerk to” (in both places) substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)after that sub-paragraph insert—

“(5)In sub-paragraph (4) of this paragraph, “the proper officer of the court” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.”

(12)In paragraphs 57(4) and 58(1) (transfer of licence), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(13)In paragraph 63 (fees)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)in sub-paragraph (2), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(14)In paragraphs 64(1) and 65(1) and (2) (notification of corporate changes), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

59(1)Schedule 3 (registration of members’ clubs in England and Wales) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)F170. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)In paragraph 17 (cancellation pursuant to conviction)—

(a)F171. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)after that sub-paragraph insert—

“(4)In sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph the “proper officer of the court” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to the Crown Court, the appropriate officer of the court.”

(4)F172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60U.K.F173. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

61U.K.F174. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .