# The Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) (Amendment) Rules 1997, Introduction: Introductory text


MAGISTRATES COURTS
Made 28th July 1997
Laid before Parliament 31st July 1997
Coming into force 1st October 1997
The Lord Chancellor, in the exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under that section, hereby makes the following Rules–

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/1895/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-courts-children-act-1989-amendment-rules-1997/introduction
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