SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Minor and consequential amendments

Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 (c. 45)

119

In section 1(1) (endorsement of warrants issued in Republic of Ireland)—

a

in paragraph (b), after “within the area” insert “ in or ”, and

b

for “comprising the area for” substitute “ which consists of or includes the area in or for ”.

120

In section 4(1) (issue of provisional warrant), in paragraph (c), after “within the area” insert “ in or ”.

121

In section 6(2) (discharge of persons where police of Republic no longer require his delivery into their custody), after “justice of the peace acting” insert “ in or ”.

I1122

In section 8(1) (rules of court), for paragraph (a) substitute—

a

in England and Wales, Criminal Procedure Rules;

123

1

Amend the Schedule (supplementary provisions as to proceedings under section 2) as follows.

2

For paragraphs 2 and 2A substitute—

2

The court shall sit in open court and shall consist of—

a

at least two justices, or

b

a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts).

3

In paragraph 3, for “paragraphs 2 and 2A” substitute “ paragraph 2 ”.