Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. I (ss. 1-15) amended (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 40(7), 316(2) (with s. 312(1))
Textual Amendments
(1), (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3
Textual Amendments
F2S. 2(1)(2) repealed by Guardianship of Minors Act 1971 (c. 3), Sch. 2
Textual Amendments
F4S. 3 repealed by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33(2)(4), Schs. 3, 4
(1)[F5The family court] shall have jurisdiction in proceedings against a person residing in Scotland or Northern Ireland—
(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6
(b)[F7for an order under section forty-three of the M1National Assistance Act 1948 (which provides for the recovery from spouses or parents of sums in respect of assistance given under that Act).]
[F8(c)for an order under section 18 of the M2Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (which provides for the recovery of expenditure on supplementary benefits from persons liable for maintenance).]
[F9(d)for an order under [F10section 106 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992] (which provides for the recovery of expenditure on income support [F11or universal credit] from such persons);]
(2)A court in England by which an order has been made under . . . F12 [F13the said section forty-three [F14or ] the said section 18][F15or the said section [F16106]] shall have jurisdiction in proceedings by or against a person residing in Scotland or Northern Ireland for the revocation, revival or variation of that order.
Textual Amendments
F5Words in s. 4(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 16; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
F6S. 4(1)(a) repealed by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5) s. 89, Sch. 6
F7S. 4(1)(b) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), s. 170(3)(4), Sch. 15 Pt. 5 (with Sch. 13); S.I. 2009/462, art. 4(c); S.I. 2009/631, art. 2(c)
F8S. 4(1)(c) inserted by Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71), Sch. 7 para. 8(a)
F9S. 4(1)(d) added by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), ss. 86, 87, 88, Sch. 10 Pt. II para. 35(a)
F10Words in s. 4(1)(d) substituted (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 4, 7(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(1)(a).
F11Words in s. 4(1)(d) inserted (29.4.2013) by The Universal Credit (Consequential, Supplementary, Incidental and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/630), regs. 1(2), 2(2)
F12Words repealed by Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71), Sch. 7 para. 8(b) and Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), Sch. 6
F13Words in s. 4(2) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), s. 170(3)(4), Sch. 15 Pt. 5 (with Sch. 13); S.I. 2009/462, art. 4(c); S.I. 2009/631, art. 2(c)
F14Words inserted by Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71), Sch. 7 para. 8(b)
F15Words inserted by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), ss. 86, 87, 88, Sch. 10 Pt. II para. 35(b)
F16Words in s. 4(2) substituted (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 4, 7(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2Unreliable marginal note
C3S. 4(1)(2) amended by Merchant Shipping Act 1970 (c. 36), s. 17 (7)
C4S. 4(1)(2) amended (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 40(7), 316(2) (with s. 312(1))
Marginal Citations
Textual Amendments
F17S. 5 repealed with saving by Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act 1960 (c. 48), s. 18(1), Sch.
Textual Amendments
Textual Amendments
(1)A court in Scotland shall have jurisdiction in proceedings against a person residing in England or Northern Ireland—
(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F21
[F22(aa)for a contribution order under section 80 of the M3Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (enforcement of duty to make contributions by parents in respect of their children while in the care of a local authority under Part II of that Act or under a supervision requirement);]
(b)[F23for an order under section forty-three [F24or the said section 80] of the M4National Assistance Act 1948 (which provides for the recovery from spouses or parents of sums in respect of assistance given under that Act).]
[F25(c)for an order under section 18 of the Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (which provides for the recovery of expenditure on supplementary benefits from persons liable for maintenance).]
[F26(d)for an order under [F27section 106 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992] (which provides for the recovery of expenditure on income support [F28or universal credit] from such persons);]
(2)A court in Scotland by which an order has been made under the said section ninety-one [F29or the said section forty-three ][F24or the said section 80][F30or the said section 18][F31or the said section [F32106]] shall have jurisdiction in proceedings against a person residing in England or Northern Ireland for the revocation or variation of that order.
Textual Amendments
F21S. 9(1)(a) repealed by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27, SIF 45:3), ss. 52, 54, Sch. 14
F22S. 9(1)(aa) inserted by Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 49), Sch. 8 para. 33(1)
F23S. 9(1)(b) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), s. 170(3)(4), Sch. 15 Pt. 5 (with Sch. 13); S.I. 2009/462, art. 4(c); S.I. 2009/631, art. 2(c)
F24Words inserted by Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 49), Sch. 8 para. 33(2)
F25S. 9(1)(c) inserted by Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71), Sch. 7 para. 10(a)
F26S. 9(1)(d) added by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), ss. 86, 87, 88, Sch. 10 Pt. II para. 36(a)
F27Words in s. 9(1)(d) substituted (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 4, 7(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(1)(b).
F28Words in s. 9(1)(d) inserted (29.4.2013) by The Universal Credit (Consequential, Supplementary, Incidental and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/630), regs. 1(2), 2(3)
F29Words in s. 9(2) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), s. 170(3)(4), Sch. 15 Pt. 5 (with Sch. 13); S.I. 2009/462, art. 4(c); S.I. 2009/631, art. 2(c)
F30Words inserted by Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71), Sch. 7 para. 10(b)
F31Words inserted by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), ss. 86, 87, 88, Sch. 10 Pt II para. 36(b)
F32Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 4, 7(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(2).
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C5S. 9(1)(2) amended by Merchant Shipping Act 1970 (c. 36), s. 17(7)
C6S. 9(1)(2) amended (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 40(7), 316(2) (with s. 312(1))
Marginal Citations
Textual Amendments
F33S. 10 repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 15, Sch.; S.R. 1996/297, art. 3
Textual Amendments
F34S. 11 repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 15, Sch.; S.R. 1996/297, art. 3
(1)A court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland shall have jurisdiction in proceedings against a person residing in England or Scotland—
(a)for a contribution order under [F35Article 41 of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (which provides for the recovery from persons liable to contribute of sums in respect of children looked after by an authority under that Order)];
[F36(b)for an order under Article 101 of the M5Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (which provides for the recovery from spouses or parents of sums in respect of accommodation provided under that Order)]
[F37(c)for an order under [F38Article 23 of the Supplementary Benefits (Northern Ireland) Order 1977] (which provides for the recovery of the cost of supplementary benefit from persons liable for maintenance.]
[F39(d)for an order under section [F40section 106 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992] (which provides for the recovery of expenditure on income support from such persons);]
(2)A court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland shall have jurisdiction in proceedings by or against a person residing in England or Scotland for the variation or rescission of any contribution order made under the said [F41Article 41][F42or of any order made under either of the said Articles 101 and 23][F43or of any order falling within subsection (1)(d) of this section]
Textual Amendments
F35Words in s. 12(1)(a) substituted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 2(2); S.R. 1996/297, art. 3
F36S. 12(1)(b) substituted by S.I. 1977/2158, art. 2(1)(c)(3)
F37S. 12(1)(c) inserted by Supplementary Benefits Act 1976 (c. 71), Sch. 7 para. 12(a)
F38Words substituted by S.I. 1977/2158, art. 2(1)(d)(3)
F39S. 12(1)(d) added by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), ss. 86, 87, 88, Sch. 10 Pt. II para. 38(a)
F40Words in s. 12(1)(d) substituted (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 4, 7(2), Sch. 2 para. 3(1)(c).
F41Words in s. 15(2) substituted (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 2(3); S.R. 1996/297, art. 3
F42Words substituted by S.I. 1977/2158, art. 2(1)(e)(3)
F43Words added by Social Security Act 1986 (c. 50, SIF 113:1), ss. 86, 87, 88, Sch. 10 Pt II para. 38(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C7S. 12(1)(2) amended by Merchant Shipping Act 1970 (c. 36), s. 17(7)
C8S. 12(1)(2) amended (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 40(7), 316(2) (with s. 312(1))
Marginal Citations
F44(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F45
Textual Amendments
F44S. 13(1) repealed (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/756, art. 15, Sch.; S.R. 1996/297, art. 3
Textual Amendments
F46S. 14 repealed by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), s. 89, Sch. 6
(1)[F47Where—
(a)proceedings are begun in a court having jurisdiction under or by virtue of the following, namely—
(i)this Part of this Act; or
[F48(ii)section 24(1) and 30(3) of the M6Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978]
[F49(iii)section 15 of the M7Guardianship of Minors Act 1971; or
(iv)section 41 of the M8Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 [F50or sections 33 to 45 of the M9Children Act 1975][F51or section 55 of the M10Child Care Act 1980]or]
[F49(iii)section 92 of and Schedule 11 to the Children Act M111989; or
(iv)section 93(2)(g) of that Act (including that provision as applied in relation to Northern Ireland by section 116(3) of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)]
[F52(v)Article 164 of and Schedule 7 to the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 or Article 165(2)(g) of that Order; or]
[F53[F54(vi)Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 including as applied in relation to Denmark by virtue of the Agreement made on 19th October 2005 between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark and Schedule 6 to the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011; or]]
(b)an action [F55which contains a conclusion for aliment not falling within the scope of paragraph (a)(i) above]is commenced in a sheriff court in Scotland,
and the person against whom the action or other proceedings is or are brought resides] in another part of the United Kingdom, any summons or initial writ addressed to him in the proceedings may, if endorsed in accordance with the provisions of this section in that part of the United Kingdom, be served within that part of the United Kingdom as if it had been issued or authorised to be served, as the case may be, by the endorsing authority.
(2)A summons or writ may be endorsed under this section, in England by a [F56justice of the peace], in Scotland by a sheriff, and in Northern Ireland by a resident magistrate; and the endorsement shall be made in the form numbered 1 in the Second Schedule to this Act, or any form to the like effect.
(3)In any proceedings in which a summons or writ is served under this section, the service may be proved by means of a declaration made in the form numbered 2 in the Second Schedule to this Act, or any form to the like effect, before a [F56justice of the peace], sheriff, or resident magistrate, as the case may be.
(4)Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorising the service of a summons or writ otherwise than personally.
(5)Section four of the M12Summary Jurisdiction (Process) Act 1881, shall not apply to any process which may be served under this section; and nothing in this section or in any other enactment shall be construed as authorising the execution in one part of the United Kingdom of a warrant for the arrest of a person who fails to appear in answer to any such process issued in another part of the United Kingdom.
Textual Amendments
F47Words substituted by Administration of Justice Act 1977 (c. 38), s. 3, Sch. 3 para. 11
F48S. 15(1)(a)(ii) substituted with saving by Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22), s. 89, Sch. 2 para. 12 and S.I. 1979/731, Sch. 2 para. 6
F49S. 15(1)(a)(iii)(iv) beginning “section 92” substituted (E.W.S.) (14.10.1991) for S. 15(1)(a)(iii)(iv) beginning “section 92” by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), ss. 116, 124(3) Sch. 16 para. 34
F50Words inserted by Children Act 1975 (c. 72), s. 108(2), Sch. 3 para. 10
F51Words inserted by Child Care Act 1980 (c. 5), s. 89, Sch. 5 para. 2
F52S. 15(1)(a)(v) substituted (4.11.1996) by virtue of S.I. 1995/756, art. 2(3); S.R. 1996/297, art. 3
F53S. 15(1)(a)(vi) substituted (18.6.2011) by The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1484), reg. 1(1), Sch. 7 para. 1(2)
F54S. 15(1)(a)(vi) added by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27, SIF 45:3), ss. 16(5), 52, Sch. 13 Pt. II
F55Words substituted by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c.27, SIF 45:3), ss. 23(2), 52, Sch. 12 Pt. II para. 2
F56Words in s. 15(2)(3) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 17(1); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C9S. 15 extended by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27, SIF 45:3), ss. 36(5), 52
Marginal Citations