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Courts Act 2003

Criminal Procedure Rules and practice directions

Section 71: Power to change certain requirements relating to Committee

180.This section makes provision for the Lord Chancellor to revise the membership and other arrangements set out in section 70.  The Lord Chancellor must consult with the Lord Chief Justice before making an order to bring about any change.  These provisions are intended to give flexibility to adjust the membership and other arrangements.

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