# Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002, Paragraph 2: Shared functions

Extent: N.I.

(1) A function of justices of the peace under any provision to which sub-paragraph (2) applies is to remain a function of theirs but is also to become a function of lay magistrates.
(2) This sub-paragraph applies to—
(a) section 26(1) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33 (N.I.)) (power to administer oaths),
(b) Article 56(1) of the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/397 (N.I. 3)) (affidavits for use in a county court).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/26/schedule/4/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justice-northern-ireland-act-2002/schedule-4/paragraph-2
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