# The Courts Act 2003 (Transitional Provisions, Savings and Consequential Provisions) Order 2005, Article 3: Continuity


Any reference in any document or instrument to a petty sessions area in existence on 31st March 2005 shall in relation to any time on or after 1st April 2005 be construed as a reference to the corresponding local justice area as set out in the Local Justice Areas Order 2005.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/911/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-act-2003-transitional-provisions-savings-and-consequential-provisions-order-2005/article-3
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