Introductory text

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, ENGLAND AND WALES

Made 8th March 2005

Laid before Parliament 9th March 2005

Coming into force 1st April 2005

The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 17 of the Courts Act 2003^f1 and after consultation with the Criminal Procedure Rule Committee, the Family Procedure Rule Committee, and the Magistrates'Courts Rule Committee, in accordance with section 20(2) of the Courts Act 2003 hereby makes the following Rules: