# The Justice of the Peace Courts (Scotland) Amendment Order 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Justice Of The Peace Courts
Made 16th May 2013
Laid before the Scottish Parliament 20th May 2013
Coming into force 29th June 2013
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 59(6) and 81(2) of the Criminal Proceedings etc. (Reform) (Scotland) Act 2007 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 59(4) of that Act, the Lord President of the Court of Session has determined that a JP court is not necessary in the sheriff court districts of Portree, Stornoway and Wick.
In accordance with section 59(7) of that Act, the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Scottish Court Service have given consent to the making of this Order.
In accordance with section 59(7A)(a) of that Act, the Lord President of the Court of Session consulted the relevant Sheriffs Principal before giving his consent.
In accordance with section 59(7A)(b) of that Act the Scottish Court Service consulted such persons as it considered appropriate before giving its consent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2013/153/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justice-of-the-peace-courts-scotland-amendment-order-2013/introduction
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