# The Justices of the Peace (Size and Chairmanship of Bench) Rules 1995, Introduction: Introductory text


JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 31st March 1995
Laid before Parliament 3rd April 1995
Coming into force 1st May 1995
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 18 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1979 and 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/1995/971/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justices-of-the-peace-size-and-chairmanship-of-bench-rules-1995/introduction
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