# The Magistrates’ Courts (Banning Orders) Rules (Northern Ireland) 2011, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: N.I.

(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules prescribe the procedure for applications under the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011 C.24 (N.I.)) relating to banning orders. A banning order, which may only be made on conviction, prohibits a person from entering any premises for the purpose of attending regulated matches. Specifically,
Rule 2 provides the forms to be used when a banning order, an order terminating a banning order or an order varying a banning order has been made.
Rule 3 prescribes the procedure for making an application to vary or terminate a banning order.
Rule 4 outlines the provisions in relation to the service of the various orders.
Rule 5 provides the procedure for the prosecution to appeal against the failure of a court to make a banning order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2011/417/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-banning-orders-rules-northern-ireland-2011/note
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