# The Youth Courts (Constitution) (Amendment) Rules 1996, Introduction: Introductory text


MAGISTRATES' COURTS
Made 5th March 1996
Laid before Parliament 6th March 1996
Coming into force 1st April 1996
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 144 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 and after consultation with the Rule Committee appointed under the said section 144, hereby makes the following Rules—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/577/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/youth-courts-constitution-amendment-rules-1996/introduction
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