# The Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution) (Amendment) Rules 2003, Introduction: Introductory text


MAGISTRATES' COURTS, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 1st December 2003
Laid before Parliament 10th December 2003
Coming into force 1st January 2004
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, after consultation with the rule committee appointed under that section, makes the following Rules:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3367/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-courts-constitution-amendment-rules-2003/introduction
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