# The Magistrates’ Courts (Sexual Offences Act 2003) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Rules 2012, Introduction: Introductory text


Magistrates’ Courts, England And Wales
Procedure
Made 31st July 2012
Laid before Parliament 3rd August 2012
Coming into force 3rd September 2012
The Lord Chief Justice makes the following Rules under section 144(1) and 145(1) of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980.
In accordance with section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980, the Lord Chief Justice has consulted with the rule committee for magistrates’ courts and makes these Rules with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2018/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-sexual-offences-act-2003-miscellaneous-amendments-rules-2012/introduction
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