# The Sheriffdoms (Alteration of Boundaries) Order 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


SHERIFF COURT, SCOTLAND
Made 29th March 1996
Coming into force 1st April 1996
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 2 and 43 of the Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby makes the following Order, a draft of which has been laid before and has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1006/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/sheriffdoms-alteration-of-boundaries-order-1996/introduction
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