# The Justices of the Peace (Size and Chairmanship of Bench) (Amendment) Rules 1987, Introduction: Introductory text


JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 30th June 1987
Laid before Parliament 9th July 1987
Coming into force 1st August 1987
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 18 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1979, after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, hereby makes the following Rules:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/1137/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justices-of-the-peace-size-and-chairmanship-of-bench-amendment-rules-1987/introduction
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