# The Justices of the Peace (Size and Chairmanship of Bench) (Amendment) Rules 1999, Introduction: Introductory text


JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 31st August 1999
Laid before Parliament 1st September 1999
Coming into force 27th September 1999
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 24 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1997 and after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, makes the following Rules:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/2396/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justices-of-the-peace-size-and-chairmanship-of-bench-amendment-rules-1999/introduction
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