Rule 7 Modification of the 1991 Rules

In rule 2—

(a)

in paragraph (5)—

(i)

in sub-paragraph (d), delete “and”;

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (e), for “.” substitute “, and”; and

(iii)

after sub-paragraph (e), insert—

“(f)
under paragraph 5 of Schedule A1.”; and

(b)

after paragraph (5), insert—

“(6)
Proceedings under section 8(2)(a) of the Act of 2006 are prescribed as proceedings with respect to which a single justice may discharge the functions of a magistrates’ court.

(7)
In paragraph (6), “magistrates’ court” has the meaning given in section 148 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.”.