# The Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) Rules 1991, Introduction: Introductory text


MAGISTRATES' COURTS
Made 25th May 1991
Laid before Parliament 12th July 1991
Coming into force 14th October 1991
The Lord Chancellor, in 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/1991/1395/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-courts-children-act-1989-rules-1991/introduction
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