# The Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provision) Regulations 2020, Paragraph 5: Amendment of the Civil Procedure Rules 1998


(1) The Civil Procedure Rules 1998 are amended as follows.
(2) In rule 2.3 (interpretation), in paragraph (1) after the definition of “jurisdiction” 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 65.48 (recognizance), in paragraph (1)(c), for “clerk” substitute “ legal adviser ”.
(4) In rule 77.6 (scope and interpretation), in paragraph (3)(d)(ii), for “clerk” substitute “ legal adviser ”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/100/schedule/paragraph/5 (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-5
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