SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 11Renaming of the Supreme Courts of England and Wales and Northern Ireland

Part 4Specific Amendments

Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30)

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In the Interpretation Act 1978, in Schedule 1 (words and expressions defined)—

a

for the definition of “Supreme Court” substitute—

“Supreme Court” means the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

b

insert the following definitions at the appropriate places—

  • “Court of Judicature” means the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland.

“Senior Courts” means the Senior Courts of England and Wales.