Introductory text

MAGISTRATES' COURTS, ENGLAND AND WALES

Made 6th March 2001

Laid before Parliament 8th March 2001

Coming into force 1st April 2001

The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980^f1, after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under that section, hereby makes the following Rules:—