The Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, Section 12 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
12. Where a courthouse is provided or maintained under the Administration of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 1954F1 at any place fixed for the holding of petty sessions, the petty sessions shall be held in that courthouse unless either—
(a)the[F2Lord Chief Justice] otherwise directs; or
(b)the resident magistrate presiding or who is to preside otherwise adjourns the sitting of the court pursuant to the powers conferred on him by section 13 of that Act.
F2Words in art. 12(a) substituted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 15(2), 148(1), Sch. 5 para. 64; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1
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