Paragraph 70

Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (administrative provisions) is amended as follows.

In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 23, in paragraph (b) (particulars of recognizance to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(1A)

In sub-paragraph (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 a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.”

In sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 31 (particulars of forfeited recognizance to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(3A)

In sub-paragraph (3) “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 a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.”