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Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 in Northern Ireland

1980 c. 43 · Enacted 1 August 1980 · Extends to United Kingdom

Not fully up to date. 127 changes made by later legislation have not yet been written into this text, which is revised to 29 October 2026.

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ProvisionChangeMade by
Sch. 3appliedDevelopment of Tourism and Regulation of Visitor Accommodation (Wales) Act 2026 s. 47(4)
Sch. 3appliedProhibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Act 2026 Sch. 1 para. 2(4)
s. 127(1)excludedDomestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure 2011 Sch. 1 para. 2(1)
Sch. 7 para. 159repealedFamily Law Act 1996 Sch. 10
s. 5B-5DmodifiedSexual Offences (Protected Material) Act 1997 s. 9(1)
s. 135—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 135(3)—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 67
s. 136—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 136(4)—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 68
Sch. 6A—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
Sch. 6A (entry)—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 69
s. 82—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 96A—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 65
s. 96A—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 11—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 77—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 11(3)—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 59
s. 88(4) (5)—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 64(a)(b)
s. 77(2)—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 62
s. 133—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 8
s. 133(1) (2A)—Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 Sch. 7 para. 66(a)(b)
s. 1(6A)insertedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 36 para. 8(5)
s. 1(7A)insertedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 36 para. 8(6)
s. 133(3)words substitutedCriminal Justice Act 2003 s. 155(1) (4)
s. 150(1)words insertedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 36 para. 9
s. 33(1)(a)words substitutedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 32 para. 27
s. 33(1)(b) and wordrepealedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 3 para. 13 Sch. 37 Pt. 4
s. 82(4A)(e) and wordrepealedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 37 Pt. 7
s. 84(3)words repealedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 37 Pt. 9
s. 85(2A)words substitutedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 32 para. 28
s. 1(3)words insertedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 36 para. 8(2)
s. 1(4)words insertedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 36 para. 8(3)
s. 1(6)words insertedCriminal Justice Act 2003 Sch. 36 para. 8(4)
s. 133(1)words substitutedCriminal Justice Act 2003 s. 155(1) (2)
s. 133(2)repealedCriminal Justice Act 2003 s. 155(1) (3) Sch. 37 Pt. 7
Sch. 6Awords insertedTribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 s. 107(2)
s. 81(3)(a)substitutedCriminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 Sch. 26 para. 1
s. 90(3A)words substitutedWelfare Reform Act 2009 Sch. 2 para. 1
s. 89(2A)words substitutedWelfare Reform Act 2009 Sch. 2 para. 1
Sch. 3appliedAntarctic Act 2013 s. 11(4)(b)(i)
s. 75AinsertedCrime and Courts Act 2013 s. 26(1)
s. 139(c)words insertedCrime and Courts Act 2013 s. 26(5)
s. 139AinsertedCrime and Courts Act 2013 s. 26(6)
s. 85(5)insertedCrime and Courts Act 2013 s. 26(4)
s. 127excludedStalking Protection Act 2019 s. 13(2)
s. 22(2A)-(2E)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(9)(a)
s. 22(3)-(6)omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(9)(b)
s. 22A(1)words insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 6(3)(a)
s. 22A(1A)-(1E)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 6(3)(b)
s. 22A(2)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 6(3)(c)(i)
s. 22A(2)(a)omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 6(3)(c)(ii)
s. 22A(2)(b)word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(2)
s. 23(1A)-(1G)substituted for s. 23(1)Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(4)(b)
s. 23(3)omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(10)
s. 23(4)words insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(4)(c)
s. 23(4)(b)word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(2)
s. 23(4A)(4B)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(4)(d)
s. 24A(1)(b)substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(3)
s. 24A(1A)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(11)(b)
s. 24A(2)words insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 9(4)
s. 24C(1)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 9(5)
s. 24ZA 24ZBinsertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 8
s. 25(2D)word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(2)
s. 27A(1)substituted for s. 27A(1)(2)Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(12)
s. 24(1)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 9(3)
s. 24BAinsertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(5)
s. 17A(1A)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(b)
s. 17E headingword substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(6)(a)
s. 23(5)word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(2)
s. 17B(2)(d)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(a)
s. 17B(3)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(3)(b)
s. 17B(5)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(2)(d)
s. 17BAinsertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 7
s. 17Cwords substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(4)
s. 17D(1)(b)word insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(5)(b)
s. 17E(1)word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(6)(b)
s. 17ZA-17ZCinsertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 6(2)
s. 18(1)-(1B)substituted for s. 18(1)Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(7)(a)
s. 18(2)words omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 9(2)
s. 18(3)omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(3)
s. 18(4A)(4B)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(7)(b)
s. 18(6)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(7)(c)
s. 19(6)word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(2)
s. 20(5)word insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(8)(a)
s. 20(6)word insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(8)(a)
s. 20(7)words insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(8)(b)
s. 20(7A)(7B)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(8)(c)
s. 20(8)(b)word insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(8)(a)
s. 20(9)(b)word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(2)
s. 17B headingsubstitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(2)(a)
s. 23 headingsubstitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(4)(a)
s. 17A headingword substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(a)
s. 17D headingword insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(5)(a)
s. 24A headingsubstitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(11)(a)
s. 11(5)words insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 5
s. 12(1)(a)words omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(2)
s. 12(2A)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(3)
s. 12(3)words insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(4)
s. 12(5)words omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(5)(b)
s. 12(5)(b)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(5)(a)
s. 12(5A)-(5F)insertedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(6)
s. 12(7)(a)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(7)
s. 12(7)(aa)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(7)
s. 12(12)omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(8)
s. 12(13)omittedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 4(8)
s. 17A(7)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 6(2)(c)
s. 17B(1A)-(1F)substituted for s. 17B(1)Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(2)(b)
s. 17B(2)words substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 s. 9(2)(c)
s. 21word substitutedJudicial Review and Courts Act 2022 Sch. 2 para. 10(2)
s. 125(2)applied by 2002 c. 29, s. 35P(1) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
Pt. 3applied (with modifications) by 2002 c. 29, s. 35J(5) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
s. 2(3)(a)word substitutedCrime and Policing Act 2026 s. 47(2)(a)(i)
s. 22AomittedCrime and Policing Act 2026 s. 47(1)
s. 91(3)modified by 2002 c. 29, s. 35J(7) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
s. 97excludedCrime and Policing Act 2026 s. 62(4)
s. 97excluded by 2020 c. 17, s. 358J(4) (as inserted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 6 para. 1
s. 125Bapplied by 2002 c. 29, s. 35P(4) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
s. 125Capplied (with modifications) by 2002 c. 29, s. 35P(4)(5) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
s. 125CAapplied (with modifications) by 2002 c. 29, s. 35P(6) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
s. 125D(1)(4)applied by 2002 c. 29, s. 35P(4) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
s. 125ZAapplied by 2002 c. 29, s. 35P(2) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)
s. 127excludedCrime and Policing Act 2026 s. 62(3)
s. 127excludedCrime and Policing Act 2026 s. 230(2)(a)
s. 127excluded by 2020 c. 17, s. 358J(3) (as inserted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 6 para. 1
s. 143(2)(aza)omittedCrime and Policing Act 2026 s. 47(2)(a)(ii)
s. 143(3)(aa)omittedCrime and Policing Act 2026 s. 47(2)(a)(ii)
s. 125A(1)applied by 2002 c. 29, s. 35P(3) (as substituted)Crime and Policing Act 2026 Sch. 21 para. 19(3)

An Act to consolidate certain enactments relating to the jurisdiction of, and the practice and procedure before, magistrates’ courts and the functions of justices’ clerks, and to matters connected therewith, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.

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Modifications

C1

Act extended by Insurance Companies Act 1981 (c. 31, SIF 67), s. 14(3)

Act extended (E.W.) by Housing and Building Control Act 1984 (c. 29, SIF 61), s. 47(3)

Act extended (E.W.) by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 129(b)

Act extended (N.I.) by Insurance Companies Act 1982 (c. 50, SIF 67), s. 14(3)

Act modified (11.3.1999) by S.I. 1999/450, art. 140

Act excluded (1.4.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 21(3) (with s. 107, Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 2000/774, art. 2(a)(i)

Act excluded (31.8.2000) by 1997 c. 25, s. 10E (as substituted (31.8.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 78(1) (with s. 107, Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 2000/1920, art. 3(a))

Act applied (E.) (1.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/227, reg. 8(1)

C2

Act extended by Public Health Act 1936 (c. 49, SIF 100:1), ss. 65A, 65B (as inserted by Housing and Building Act 1984 (c. 29, SIF 61), s. 57(1), Sch. 9)

C3

Act applied (E.W.S.) by Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 (c. 27, SIF 45A), ss. 26(1), 30(6), 40(1)(2), 50(2)

C4

Act applied (E.W.S.) by Fire Precautions Act 1971 (c. 40, SIF 50), s. 10A(3) (as inserted by Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 (c. 27, SIF 45A), s. 24)

C5

Act excluded (E.W.): by Legal Aid Act 1988 (c. 34, SIF 77:1), s. 39(2)(3); (19.6.1997) by 1997 c. 25, ss. 15(1)(2), 74(1)-(4) (with Sch. 4 para. 27)

C6

Act modified (E.W.) by Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (c. 53, SIF 107:1), ss. 59(2)(5), 92, 99(5)

C7

Act applied by Food Safety Act 1990 (c. 16, SIF 53:1, 2), ss. 37(3), 54

Act applied (1.12.1991) by Land Drainage Act 1991 (c. 59, SIF 73:1), ss. 27(2), 76(2) (with ss. 67(3)(5)(8), 72(6), 74(3)(4))

Act applied by Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43, SIF 46:4), s. 81(7), Sch. 3 para. 1(2)

C8

Act: definition of "petty sessional court-house" applied (E.W.) (31.10.1991) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 92(1); S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(4), Sch. 3

C9

By Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 101(1), Sch. 12 para. 23; S.I. 1991/2208, art. 2(1), Sch.1 it is provided (14.10.1991) that in relation to any time before the commencement of s. 70 of that 1991 Act (which came into force on 1.10.1992 by S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch. 2) references in any enactment amended by that 1991 Act, to youth courts shall be construed as references to juvenile courts.

C10

Act applied (1.4.1997) by 1996 c. 14, s. 100, Sch. 2 para. 3(2) (with s. 72(5)); S.I. 1997/305, art.2

Act applied (W.) (1.7.2001) by S.I. 2001/2197, s. 8(1)

Act applied (E.W.) (1.12.2001) by 2001 c. 16, ss. 20(7), 23(5); S.I. 2001/3736, art. 2(a)

Act applied (22.1.2002) by 1998 c. 34, ss. 25(3) (with s. 29); S.I. 2000/3144, art. 2

Act applied (W.) (22.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1387, reg. 21(6)

Act applied (E.) (22.5.2002) by S.I. 2002/1227, reg. 21(6) (with regs. 3, 29)

Act applied (15.8.2002) by S.I. 2002/1998, art. 16(2) (with art. 33)

Act applied (W.) (19.8.2002) by S.I. 2002/2127, reg. 24(6)

Act applied (W.) (9.9.2002) by S.I. 2002/2295, reg. 6(3)

Act applied (W) (9.9.2002) by S.I. 2002/2296, reg. 6(3)

Act applied (E.) (13.9.2002) by S.I. 2002/2350, reg. 6(5)

Act applied (E.) (13.9.2002) by S.I. 2002/2351, reg. 6(5)

Act applied (E.) (1.10.2002) by S.I. 2000/3047, reg. 13A (as inserted by S.I. 2002/2315, reg. 2(3))

Act applied (E.W.) (21.10.2002) by 2001 c. 3, s. 6(3); S.I. 2002/1914, art. 2

Act applied (E.W.) (1.12.2002 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.1.2003) by 2001 c. 3, s. 23(3); S.I. 2002/2957, arts. 2, 3

Act applied (E.) (30.6.2003) by S.I. 2003/1478, reg. 8(5)

Act applied (E.) (11.7.2003) by S.I. 2003/1722, reg. 6(5)

Act applied (E.) (30.7.2003) by S.I. 2003/1940, reg. 6(5)

Act. applied (E.) (31.7.2003) by S.I. 2003/1956, reg. 6(5) (as substituted (7.2.2005) by S.I. 2005/208, reg. 2(5))

Act applied (W.) (5.9.2003) by S.I. 2003/2254, reg. 6(5)

Act applied (E.) (1.5.2004) by S.I. 2004/1214, reg. 21(6)

Act applied (E.) (1.8.2004) by S.I. 2004/1740, reg. 21(6)

Act applied (E) (20.12.2004) by S.I. 2004/3062, reg. 8(5)

Act applied (W.) (10.6.2005) by S.I. 2005/1540, reg. 6(5)

Act applied (E.W.) (8.10.2005) by S.I. 2005/2469, reg. 25(3)

Act applied (30.10.2005) by S.I. 2005/2745, reg. 38(2) (which S.I. was revoked (1.10.2006) by S.I. 2006/2407, reg. 44(1))

Act applied (W.) (1.1.2006) by S.I. 2005/3368, regs. 13(2), 18(2)

Act applied (E.) (1.1.2006) by S.I. 2005/3280, regs. 13(2), 18(2)

Act applied (E.) (11.1.2006) by S.I. 2006/14, reg. 20

Act applied (E.) (11.1.2006) by S.I. 2006/15, reg. 31 (which S.I. was revoked (14.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3185, reg. 49)

Act applied (W.) (11.1.2006) by S.I. 2006/31, reg. 20(2)

Act applied (1.10.2006) by S.I. 2006/2407, reg. 38(2)

Act applied (E.) (24.11.2006) by S.I. 2006/2841, regs. 19(6), 21(8)

Act applied (W.) (14.2.2007) by S.I. 2007/376, reg. 21(8) (subject to reg. 22)

Act applied (12.7.2007) by S.I. 2007/1711, Sch. 5 para. 4(2)

Act applied (1.10.2007) by S.I. 2007/2539, regs. 38(2), 40(7)

Act applied (3.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3106, reg. 10(4)

Act applied (E.) (14.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3185, regs. 12(2), 31(2)

Act applied (W.) (14.12.2007) by S.I. 2007/3294, regs. 12(2), 31(2)

Act applied (prosp.) by 2006 c. 50, ss. 62(4), 79

C11

Act amended (W.) (29.2.2003) by The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/284), art. 127 (with art. 82(1))

Act amended (1.2.2007) by The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/236), arts. 1(1), 128 (with arts. 83(1), 137(1))

C12

Act restricted (E.W.) (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), s. 26(1), 110; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3

Act restricted (E.W.) (15.12.2006) by S.I. 2006/3407, art. 7

C13

Act modified (E.W.) (24.3.2003) by 2002 c. 29, ss. 67(6)(b), 458(1)(3); S.I. 2003/333, art. 2, Sch.

Act modified (E.W.) (4.4.2005) by S.I. 2005/384, rule 26.4(2)-(7)

C14

Act applied (W.) (25.9.2003) by The Food (Hot Chilli and Hot Chilli Products) (Emergency Control) (Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2455), reg. 6(5)

Act applied (with modifications) (E.W.) (27.3.2006) by The Collection of Fines (Pilot Scheme) and Discharge of Fines by Unpaid Work (Pilot Schemes) (Amendment) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/502), arts. 1(1)(b)(2), 7

C15

Act applied (15.2.2008) by The Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/41), regs. 1(2), 25(1)

C16

Act applied (15.2.2008) by The Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2002/528), reg. 16(2) (as substituted by S.I. 2008/91, reg. 2, Sch. para. 5)

C17

Act applied (1.10.2008) by The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2297), regs. 39(2), 41(7)

C18

Act applied (16.1.2009) by The Spirit Drinks Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3206), regs. 12(16)(a), 14(2)(a)

C19

Act applied (E.) (19.1.2009) by The Beef and Veal Labelling Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/3252), reg. 5(5)

C20

Act excluded (30.11.2009) by Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6), Sch. 1 para. 9ZA(8) (as inserted by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 6, 153, Sch. 4 para. 107 (with Sch. 27 paras. 1, 5); S.I. 2009/3074, art. 2)

C21

Act excluded (30.11.2009) by Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6), Sch. 6 para. 6A(8) (as inserted by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 6, 153, Sch. 4 para. 108(6) (with Sch. 27 paras. 1, 5); S.I. 2009/3074, art. 2)

C22

Act excluded (30.11.2009) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), Sch. 8 para. 25A(5) (as inserted by Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4), ss. 6, 153, Sch. 4 para 109 (with Sch. 27 paras. 1, 5); S.I. 2009/3074, art. 2)

C23

Act applied (E.) (14.9.2009) by The Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2163), reg. 21(16)

C24

Act applied (1.10.2009) by The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2297), regs. 39(2), 41(7) (with reg. 3)

C25

Act applied (23.11.2009) by The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/2890), reg. 21(16)

C26

Act applied (E.) (1.1.2010) by The Private Water Supplies Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3101), reg. 19(2) (with reg. 2)

C27

Act applied (E.) (25.1.2010) by The Official Feed and Food Controls (England) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3255), regs. 12(2), 33(2)

C28

Act applied (W.) (25.1.2010) by The Official Feed and Food Controls (Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3376), reg. 33(2)

C29

Act applied (25.1.2010) by The Sea Fishing (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3391), art. 7(4) (with art. 2(1))

C30

Act applied (W.) (4.2.2010) by The Private Water Supplies (Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/66), reg. 19(2)

C31

Act applied (6.4.2010) by The Detergents Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/740), reg. 27(3)

C32

Act applied (6.4.2010) by The Welfare of Racing Greyhounds Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/543), reg. 13(2)

C33

Act applied (E.) (1.6.2010) by The Beef and Pig Carcase Classification (England) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1090), reg. 20(3)

C34

Act applied (W.) (16.7.2010) by The Eggs and Chicks (Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/1671), reg. 21(16)

C35

Act applied (17.9.2010) by The Marketing of Fruit Plant Material Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/2079), Sch. 4 para. 5(2) (with reg. 3)

C36

Act applied (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), arts. 1(5), 16(2); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.

C37

Act applied (E.) (21.3.2011) by The Poultrymeat (England) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/452), regs. 6(3), 13(17), 15(2)

C38

Act applied (E.) (25.5.2011) by The Trade in Animals and Related Products Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1197), reg. 24 (with reg. 3)

C39

Act applied (18.6.2011) by The Magistrates’ Courts (Enforcement or Variation of Orders Made in Family Proceedings and Miscellaneous Provisions) Rules 2011 (S.I. 2011/1329), rule 28(1) (with rule 3)

C40

Act applied (W.) (1.7.2011) by The Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on Imports from China) (Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1605), reg. 9(2)

C41

Act applied (E.) (1.7.2011) by The Plastic Kitchenware (Conditions on Imports from China) (England) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1517), reg. 9(2)

C42

Act applied (1.10.2011) by The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2159), regs. 39(2), 41(7) (with reg. 3)

C43

Act applied (with modifications) (coming into force in accordance with reg. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by The International Recovery of Maintenance (Hague Convention 2007 etc.) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2814), Sch. 1 para. 2(8)

C44

Act excluded (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 36(3)(4), 151(1) (with s. 43); S.I. 2013/453, art. 3(a) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2013/534, art. 6)

C45

Act applied (1.10.2013) by Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (c. 10), s. 23(2), Sch. 1 para. 9(4); S.I. 2013/1966, art. 3(u)

C46

Act applied (1.10.2013) by The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2033), regs. 39(2), 41(7) (with reg. 3)

C47

Act applied (1.12.2013) by Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 (c. 10), s. 23(2), Sch. 2 paras. 4(7), 7(5); S.I. 2013/1966, art. 4(h)

C48

Act applied (E.) (31.12.2013) by The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/2996), reg. 22(2) (with reg. 1(2))

C49

Act applied (7.3.2015) by The Ozone-Depleting Substances Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/168), reg. 17(3) (with reg. 12(7))

C50

Act applied (E.) (6.4.2015) by The Animal Feed (Hygiene, Sampling etc. and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/454), reg. 12(2) (with reg. 3(1))

C51

Act applied (W.) (30.4.2015) by The Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/3266), reg. 19(2)

C52

Act applied (E.) (27.6.2016) by The Private Water Supplies (England) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/618), reg. 19(2) (with reg. 3)

C53

Act applied (W.) (19.6.2017) by The Marketing of Fruit Plant and Propagating Material (Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/691), reg. 22(2)

C54

Act applied (W.) (20.11.2017) by The Private Water Supplies (Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1041), reg. 21(2) (with reg. 3)

C55

Act applied (E.) (8.3.2018) by The Novel Foods (England) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/154), reg. 6(2)

C56

Act applied (W.) (14.12.2018) by The Carcase Classification and Price Reporting (Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1215), reg. 21(3) (with reg. 6)

C57

Act applied (temp.) (E.) (4.7.2020 at 00.01 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/684), regs. 1(2)(b), 6(13) (with reg. 11)

C58

Act applied (temp.) (W.) (14.9.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/984), regs. 1(3), 12(2)(a) (with reg. 3)

C59

Act applied (temp.) (18.9.2020 at 12.01 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (Functions of Local Authorities etc.) (Wales) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1011), regs. 1(3), 12(2)(a) (with reg. 3) (as amended (25.11.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 20) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1304), regs. 1(2), 3)

C60

Act excluded (E.W.) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 4 para. 13(6) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

C61

Act excluded (E.W.) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 7 para. 26(6) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

C62

Act excluded (E.W.) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 10 para. 26(5) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

C63

Act excluded (E.W.) (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 5 para. 9(6) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

C64

Act applied by S.I. 2020/750, reg. 4(9A) (as inserted (2.12.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Local Authority Enforcement Powers and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1375), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 8(b) (with Sch. para. 13(1)(2)))

C65

Act applied by S.I. 2020/750, reg. 5(9A) (as inserted (2.12.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Local Authority Enforcement Powers and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1375), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 9(b) (with Sch. para. 13(1)(2)))

C66

Act applied by S.I. 2020/750, reg. 6(5A) (as inserted (2.12.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Local Authority Enforcement Powers and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1375), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 10(b) (with Sch. para. 13(1)(2)))

C67

Act applied by S.I. 2012/2619, reg. 19C(2) (as inserted (25.12.2020) by The Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1410), regs. 1(2), 4(11))

C68

Act applied (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2008/3206, reg. 14(2) (as substituted (E.W.S.) by The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1637), regs. 1(7), 10(9))

C69

Act applied (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2008/3206, reg. 12(16) (as substituted (E.W.S.) by The Agricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1637), regs. 1(7), 10(8))

C70

Act applied (temp.) (E.) (2.12.2020) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Local Authority Enforcement Powers and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1375), regs. 1(1), 9(3)(a) (with reg. 12 (as amended (E.) (15.5.2021) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/585), regs. 1(2), 5) and as amended (E.) (20.6.2021 at 11.55 p.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/705), regs. 1(2), 4(2))

C71

Act applied (temp.) (E.) (18.7.2020 at 12.01 a.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/750), regs. 1(2), 6(5)(a) (with reg. 19 (as amended (20.6.2021 at 11.55 p.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps and Other Provisions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/705), regs. 1(2), 4(1) and as amended (18.7.2021 at 11.55 p.m.) by The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Steps etc.) (England) (Revocation and Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/848), regs. 1(2), 4)

C72

Act applied (W.) (10.9.2021) by The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/416), regs. 1(2), 23(2)

C73

Act applied (13.9.2024 for specified purposes, 29.11.2024 in so far as not already in force) by Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 (anaw 2), s. 126(2), Sch. 3 para. 18(5); S.I. 2024/938, art. 2(1)(k); S.I. 2024/1248, art. 2(jj) (with arts. 4, 5)

C74

Act applied (29.11.2024) by The Special Procedures Approved Premises and Vehicles (Wales) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1229), regs. 1(2), 35(3)

Extent

E1

Act extends to England and Wales but for exceptions to this see s. 155(2)-(6)

Contents

  1. 3AOffences committed on ships and abroad.
  2. 8DOffences in connection with reporting
  3. 17Certain offences triable either way.
  4. 17BIntention as to plea: absence of accused.
  5. 17CIntention as to plea: adjournment.
  6. 17EFunctions under sections 17A to 17D capable of exercise by single justice
  7. 24BIntention as to plea by child or young person: absence of accused
  8. 24CIntention as to plea by child or young person: adjournment
  9. 24DFunctions under sections 24A to 24C capable of exercise by single justice
  10. 27Effect of dismissal of information for offence triable either way.
  11. Transfer of criminal proceedings
  12. 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  13. Powers in respect of offenders
  14. 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  15. 41Restriction on grant of bail in treason.
  16. 43BPower to grant bail where police bail has been granted.
  17. 44Aiders and abettors.
  18. 48Return of property taken from accused.
  19. 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  20. 50Construction of references to complaint in enactments dealing with offences.
  21. Jurisdiction to issue summons and deal with complaints
  22. Transfer of civil proceedings (other than family proceedings)
  23. Civil debt
  24. Payments to children
  25. Orders other than for payment of money
  26. Costs
  27. 65AMeaning of family procedure rules Repealed
  28. Part III: Satisfaction and Enforcement
  29. Sums adjudged to be paid by a conviction
  30. 83Process for securing attendance of offender . . . .
  31. 90Transfer of fines to Scotland or Northern Ireland.
  32. 91Transfer of fines from Scotland or Northern Ireland.
  33. 94Effect of committal on arrears. Repealed
  34. Evidence generally
  35. 98Evidence on oath.
  36. 101Onus of proving exceptions, etc.
  37. Evidence in criminal cases
  38. Offences
  39. Appeal
  40. 110Enforcement of decision of the Crown Court.
  41. Supplemental provisions as to appeal and case stated
  42. Recognizances to keep the peace or be of good behaviour
  43. 115Binding over to keep the peace or be of good behaviour.
  44. Other provisions
  45. 118Varying or dispensing with requirement as to sureties.
  46. 119Postponement of taking recognizance.
  47. Part VII: Miscellaneous and Supplementary
  48. 122Appearance by counsel or solicitor.
  49. Process
  50. 125ZAWarrants of control
  51. 125BAPowers of persons authorised under section 125A or 125B
  52. 126Execution of certain warrants outside England and Wales.
  53. 132Minimum term.
  54. 134. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  55. 140Disposal of non-pecuniary forfeitures.
  56. 143Power to alter sums specified in certain provisions.
  57. 144ARules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor
  58. Repeals, short title, etc.
  59. 154Consequential amendments, transitional provisions, repeals, etc.
  60. 155Short title, extent and commencement.
  61. 1Paragraph 1
  62. 1AParagraph 1A
  63. 3Paragraph 3
  64. 4Paragraph 4
  65. 5Paragraph 5
  66. 6Paragraph 6
  67. 7Paragraph 7
  68. 8Paragraph 8
  69. 9Paragraph 9
  70. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  71. 11Paragraph 11
  72. 12Paragraph 12
  73. 13Paragraph 13
  74. 14Paragraph 14
  75. 15Paragraph 15 Repealed
  76. 17Paragraph 17 Repealed
  77. 18Paragraph 18
  78. 19Paragraph 19
  79. 20Paragraph 20
  80. 21Paragraph 21 Repealed
  81. 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
  82. 25Paragraph 25 Repealed
  83. 26Paragraph 26
  84. 28Paragraph 28
  85. 29Paragraph 29
  86. 30Paragraph 30
  87. 31Paragraph 31
  88. 33Paragraph 33
  89. 34Paragraph 34 Repealed
  90. 3Paragraph 3
  91. 4Paragraph 4
  92. 7Paragraph 7
  93. 8Paragraph 8
  94. 3Paragraph 3
  95. Meaning of “authorised officer” etc
  96. 1Paragraph 1
  97. Entry to execute warrant of arrest etc
  98. 2Paragraph 2
  99. Entry to levy distress
  100. Searching arrested persons
  101. 4Paragraph 4
  102. Use of force
  103. 5Paragraph 5
  104. 1Paragraph 1
  105. 3Paragraph 3
  106. 4Paragraph 4
  107. 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  108. Schedule 7: CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
  109. Summary Jurisdiction Act 1857 (20 & 21 Vict. c. 43)
  110. Criminal Law Amendment Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 35)
  111. Gun Barrel Proof Act 1868 (c. cxiii)
  112. Criminal Justice Act 1925 (15 & 16 Geo. 5 c. 86)
  113. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  114. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  115. Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (23 & 24 Geo. 5 c. 12)
  116. 6Paragraph 6
  117. Criminal Justice Act 1948 (11 & 12 Geo. 6 c. 58)
  118. 7Paragraph 7
  119. Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (14 Geo. 6 c. 37)
  120. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  121. Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act 1951 (14 & IS Geo. 6 c. 63)
  122. Pharmacy Act 1954 (2 & 3 Eliz. 2 c. 61)
  123. 10Paragraph 10
  124. Mines and Quarries Act 1954 (2 & 3 Eliz. 2 c. 70)
  125. 11Paragraph 11
  126. Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18)
  127. 12Paragraph 12
  128. Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19)
  129. 13Paragraph 13
  130. 14, 15Paragraph 14, 15 Repealed
  131. Magistrates’ Courts (Appeals from Binding Over Orders) Act 1956 (4 & 5 Eliz. 2 c. 44)
  132. 16Paragraph 16
  133. Sexual Offences Act 1956 (4 & 5 Eliz. 2 c. 69)
  134. 17Paragraph 17
  135. 18Paragraph 18 Repealed
  136. 19Paragraph 19 Repealed
  137. Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957 (5 & 6 Eliz. 2 c. 55)
  138. 20Paragraph 20
  139. 21Paragraph 21
  140. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  141. Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (6 & 7 Eliz. 2 c. 39)
  142. 23Paragraph 23 Repealed
  143. 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
  144. Adoption Act 1958 (7 Eliz. 2 c. 5)
  145. 25Paragraph 25
  146. 26Paragraph 26
  147. Manoeuvres Act 1958 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 7)
  148. 28Paragraph 28 Repealed
  149. 29Paragraph 29 Repealed
  150. Street Offences Act 1959 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 57)
  151. 30Paragraph 30 Repealed
  152. 31, 32Paragraph 31, 32 Repealed
  153. 33, 34Paragraph 33, 34 Repealed
  154. Road Traffic Act 1960 (8 & 9 Eliz. 2 c. 16)
  155. Administration of Justice Act 1960 (8 & 9 Eliz. 2 c. 65)
  156. 36Paragraph 36
  157. Factories Act 1961 (9 & 10 Eliz. 2 c. 34)
  158. Criminal Justice Act 1961 (9 & 10 Eliz. 2 c.39)
  159. 38—42Paragraph 38—42 Repealed
  160. Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 (c. 14)
  161. 43Paragraph 43
  162. 44Paragraph 44
  163. Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26)
  164. 45Paragraph 45 Repealed
  165. 46Paragraph 46 Repealed
  166. 47Paragraph 47 Repealed
  167. 48Paragraph 48 Repealed
  168. 49Paragraph 49 Repealed
  169. 50Paragraph 50 Repealed
  170. Administration of Justice Act 1964 (c. 42)
  171. 51Paragraph 51
  172. 52Paragraph 52 Repealed
  173. Finance Act 1965 (c. 25)
  174. 53Paragraph 53 Repealed
  175. Gas Act 1965 (c. 36)
  176. 54Paragraph 54
  177. Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 (c. 45)
  178. 55Paragraph 55 Repealed
  179. Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1965 (c. 69)
  180. 56Paragraph 56
  181. 57—60Paragraph 57—60 Repealed
  182. Criminal Law Act 1967 (c. 58)
  183. 61Paragraph 61
  184. Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 (c. 72)
  185. 62Paragraph 62
  186. Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80)
  187. 63Paragraph 63
  188. 64Paragraph 64
  189. 65Paragraph 65 Repealed
  190. 66Paragraph 66
  191. 67Paragraph 67 Repealed
  192. 68Paragraph 68
  193. 69Paragraph 69
  194. Companies Act 1967 (c. 81)
  195. 70Paragraph 70
  196. Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (c. 19)
  197. 71Paragraph 71
  198. Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)
  199. 72Paragraph 72
  200. 73Paragraph 73
  201. Trade Descriptions Act 1968 (c. 29)
  202. 74Paragraph 74
  203. Civil Evidence Act 1968 (c. 64)
  204. Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67)
  205. 76Paragraph 76
  206. Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (c. 77)
  207. 77Paragraph 77
  208. Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54)
  209. 79Paragraph 79 Repealed
  210. 80Paragraph 80
  211. 81Paragraph 81 Repealed
  212. 82Paragraph 82 Repealed
  213. 84Paragraph 84 Repealed
  214. 86Paragraph 86
  215. 87Paragraph 87
  216. Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31)
  217. 88Paragraph 88
  218. 89Paragraph 89
  219. Merchant Shipping Act 1970 (c. 36)
  220. 90Paragraph 90
  221. Guardianship of Minors Act 1971 (c. 3)
  222. Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971 (c. 10)
  223. 93Paragraph 93 Repealed
  224. Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)
  225. 94Paragraph 94
  226. 95Paragraph 95
  227. 96Paragraph 96
  228. Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)
  229. 98Paragraph 98
  230. 99Paragraph 99
  231. 100Paragraph 100
  232. 101Paragraph 101
  233. Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38)
  234. 102Paragraph 102
  235. Fire Precautions Act 1971 (c. 40)
  236. 103Paragraph 103
  237. Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)
  238. 104Paragraph 104
  239. Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (c. 18)
  240. 105Paragraph 105 Repealed
  241. 106Paragraph 106 Repealed
  242. 107Paragraph 107 Repealed
  243. 109Paragraph 109 Repealed
  244. 110Paragraph 110
  245. 111, 112Paragraph 111, 112 Repealed
  246. Civil Evidence Act 1972 (c. 30)
  247. 113Paragraph 113 Repealed
  248. Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71)
  249. 114Paragraph 114
  250. 115Paragraph 115
  251. Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29)
  252. Fair Trading Act 1973 (c. 41)
  253. 118Paragraph 118
  254. Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (c. 62)
  255. 119Paragraph 119 Repealed
  256. 120Paragraph 120 Repealed
  257. 121Paragraph 121 Repealed
  258. 122Paragraph 122 Repealed
  259. 123Paragraph 123 Repealed
  260. Slaughterhouses Act 1974 (c. 3)
  261. 124Paragraph 124
  262. 125Paragraph 125
  263. 126—129Paragraph 126—129 Repealed
  264. Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40)
  265. 130Paragraph 130
  266. Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c. 46)
  267. 131Paragraph 131 Repealed
  268. Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)
  269. 132Paragraph 132
  270. Insurance Companies Act 1974 (c. 49)
  271. 133Paragraph 133 Repealed
  272. Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53)
  273. 134Paragraph 134 Repealed
  274. Social Security Act 1975 (c. 14)
  275. Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21)
  276. 136Paragraph 136
  277. 137Paragraph 137
  278. Children Act 1975 (c. 72)
  279. Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1976 (c. 8)
  280. 139Paragraph 139
  281. Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 (c. 34)
  282. 140Paragraph 140
  283. Bail Act 1976 (c. 63)
  284. 143Paragraph 143 Repealed
  285. 144Paragraph 144 Repealed
  286. 145Paragraph 145
  287. 146Paragraph 146 Repealed
  288. Land Drainage Act 1976 (c.70)
  289. Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1976 (c. 82)
  290. Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45)
  291. 149Paragraph 149
  292. 150Paragraph 150
  293. 151Paragraph 151 Repealed
  294. 152Paragraph 152
  295. 153Paragraph 153
  296. 154Paragraph 154
  297. 155Paragraph 155
  298. Civil Aviation Act 1978 (c. 8)
  299. 156Paragraph 156 Repealed
  300. Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 (c. 22)
  301. 159Paragraph 159
  302. 160Paragraph 160
  303. 161Paragraph 161
  304. 162Paragraph 162
  305. 163Paragraph 163 Repealed
  306. 164Paragraph 164 Repealed
  307. 167Paragraph 167
  308. Nuclear Safeguards and Electricity (Finance) Act 1978 (c. 25)
  309. 168Paragraph 168 Repealed
  310. Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)
  311. 169Paragraph 169
  312. Theft Act 1978 (c. 31)
  313. 170Paragraph 170
  314. Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37)
  315. 171Paragraph 171
  316. 172Paragraph 172 Repealed
  317. 173Paragraph 173 Repealed
  318. Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 (c. 44)
  319. 174Paragraph 174 Repealed
  320. Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2)
  321. 176Paragraph 176
  322. 177Paragraph 177
  323. 178Paragraph 178
  324. Customs and Excise Duties (General Reliefs) Act 1979 (c. 3)
  325. 179Paragraph 179
  326. Alcoholic Liquor Duties Act 1979 (c. 4)
  327. 180Paragraph 180
  328. Hydrocarbon Oils Duties Act 1979 (c. 5)
  329. 181Paragraph 181
  330. Agricultural Statistics Act 1979 (c. 13)
  331. 182Paragraph 182
  332. Credit Unions Act 1979 (c. 34)
  333. 184Paragraph 184 Repealed
  334. Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)
  335. 185Paragraph 185 Repealed
  336. Merchant Shipping Act 1979 (c. 39)
  337. 186Paragraph 186
  338. 187Paragraph 187
  339. 188Paragraph 188 Repealed
  340. 189Paragraph 189 Repealed
  341. Ancient Monuments and Archeological Areas Act 1979 (c. 46)
  342. Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55)
  343. Isle of Man Act 1979 (c. 58)
  344. 198Paragraph 198
  345. Foster Children Act 1980 (c. 6)
  346. Residential Homes Act 1980 (c. 7)
  347. 202Paragraph 202
  348. Reserve Forces Act 1980 (c. 9)
  349. 203Paragraph 203 Repealed
  350. 204Paragraph 204
  351. Protection of Trading Interests Act 1980 (c. 11)
  352. 205Paragraph 205 Repealed
  353. Competition Act 1980 (c. 21)
  354. 206Paragraph 206 Repealed
  355. Companies Act 1980 (c. 22)
  356. 207Paragraph 207
  357. Schedule 8: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND SAVINGS
  358. Interpretation
  359. 1Paragraph 1
  360. Proceedings commenced before appointed day
  361. 2Paragraph 2
  362. Offences committed before appointed day
  363. 3Paragraph 3
  364. Other matters: general
  365. 4Paragraph 4
  366. 5Paragraph 5
  367. 6Paragraph 6
  368. Saving for transitionals in orders
  369. 7Paragraph 7
  370. Savings of amendments
  371. 8Paragraph 8
  372. Savings for Local Government Act 1972
  373. 9Paragraph 9
  374. Scottish saving
  375. 10Paragraph 10
  376. Schedule 9REPEALS