# The Magistrates’ Courts (Regulation of Investigatory Powers) Rules 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Magistrates’ Courts, England And Wales
Made 6th October 2012
Laid before Parliament 11th October 2012
Coming into force 1 November 2012
The Lord Chief Justice makes the following Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 144(1) and 145(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.
In accordance with section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 he has consulted the rule committee appointed under that section and makes these Rules with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2563/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-regulation-of-investigatory-powers-rules-2012/introduction
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