# The Local Justice Areas Order 2011, Article 2: Interpretation


In this Order—
“existing area” means a local justice area as it exists immediately before 1st January 2012;
“new area” means a local justice area constituted by this Order.
Any reference to a justice for an area is to be construed as a reference to a justice of the peace who ordinarily acts, or as the case may be, will, on or after 1st January 2012, ordinarily act, in and for that area.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/1168/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-justice-areas-order-2011/article-2
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