# The Magistrates' Courts (Children and Young Persons) Rules 1988, Introduction: Introductory text


MAGISTRATES' COURTS
Made 23rd May 1988
Laid before Parliament 8th June 1988
Coming into force 1st August 1988
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under that section, hereby makes the following Rules:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/913/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-children-and-young-persons-rules-1988/introduction
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