Article 2

In rule 2(1) (Interpretation) of the Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution) Rules 1991^f1 and rule 2 (Interpretation) of the Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution) (Metropolitan Areas) Rules 1991^f2, for the definition of “stipendiary magistrate” there shall be substituted the following definition:—

• ““District Judge (Magistrates' Courts)” means a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) appointed under section 10A(1) of the Justices of the Peace Act 1997^f3 or a Deputy District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) appointed under section 10B(1) of that Act.”