The Transfer of Functions (Magistrates' Courts and Family Law) Order 1992

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order transfers from the Secretary of State to the Lord Chancellor functions with respect to the administration of magistrates' courts and connected matters. It also transfers from the Secretary of State to the Lord Chancellor functions in respect of certain family law matters, including in particular functions with respect to the reciprocal enforcement of maintenance orders (except such functions so far as they relate to Scotland).