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Definitions and RepealE+W

38 Definitions.E+W

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

  • [F1The expression “county”, in relation to England, means, subject to the provisions of Schedule 2A to this Act, a county for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1972;]

  • [F2enforcement officer” means an individual who is authorised to act as an enforcement officer under the Courts Act 2003;]

  • F2F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • The expression “writ” includes any process.

  • F4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 38 inserted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/1748, reg. 8(1)(a)

F2S. 38: definition of "enforcement officer" inserted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 63; S.I. 2004/401, art. 2(b)(iii)

F3Definitions of “Treasury” and “county” repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1908 (c. 49) and Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), Sch. 30

F4Definition of “quarter sessions” repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1908 (c. 49)

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F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1)This repeal shall not affect,—

F7(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)the right of any city or borough under any charter; or

(d)any such power, right, privilege, obligation, liability, or duty of any sheriff or officer of a sheriff as exists by common law at the passing of this Act; F7. . .

F7(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F8(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F7(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F7S. 39 except para. (formerly proviso) (1)(c)(d) repealed (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group 1

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 “This repeal” means repeal of enactments specified in Sch. 3 to this Act.

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F9(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F10S. 40(2) repealed (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group 1

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