# The Justices of the Peace (Size and Chairmanship of Bench) Rules 1990, Introduction: Introductory text


JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 26th July 1990
Laid before Parliament 30th July 1990
Coming into force 10th September 1990
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/1990/1554/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justices-of-the-peace-size-and-chairmanship-of-bench-rules-1990/introduction
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