Section 31 Immunity for acts within jurisdiction
England and Wales
(1)
No action lies against a justice of the peace in respect of what he does or omits to do—
(a)
in the execution of his duty as a justice of the peace, and
(b)
in relation to a matter within his jurisdiction.
(2)
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Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
S. 31(2) omitted (6.4.2020) by virtue of Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (c. 33), s. 4(3), Sch. para. 27; S.I. 2020/24, reg. 3(b)