# The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (Commencement) Order 1981

S.I. 1981/457 · made 19 March 1981

This Order brings the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 into force on 6th July 1981.

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## Introductory text

MAGISTRATES' COURTS
Made 19th March 1981
In exercise of the powers conferred upon me by section 155(7) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, I hereby make the following Order:—

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (Commencement) Order 1981.

## 2 

The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 shall come into force on 6th July 1981.

## Signature

W.S.I. Whitelaw
One of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State
Home Office
19th March 1981

## Explanatory note

This Order brings the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 into force on 6th July 1981.

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