# The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provision) Regulations 2020, Paragraph 2: Amendment of the Magistrates' Courts Rules 1981


(1) The Magistrates' Courts Rules 1981 are amended as follows.
(2) In rule 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), after the definition of “the Act of 1998” insert—
““justices' legal adviser” means a person nominated by the Lord Chancellor who is authorised to exercise functions under section 28(1) of the Courts Act 2003;”.
(3) In rule 3A (case management), in paragraph (7)(a), for “, justices' clerk or assistant to a justices' clerk” substitute “or justices' legal adviser”.
(4) In rule 86 (requirements to be complied with before release), in paragraph (1)(b), for “a justices' clerk” substitute “a justices' legal adviser”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/100/schedule/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/courts-and-tribunals-judiciary-and-functions-of-staff-act-2018-consequential-transitional-and-saving-provision-regulations-2020/schedule/paragraph-2
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