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4(1)In section 2 of the M1Habeas Corpus Act 1679 for the words from “in the Court of Kings Bench” to “case shall require” substitute “in the Crown Court”.E+W
(2)In section 8 of the said Act for “judge of assize” substitute “judge of the Crown Court”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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5E+WThe M2Vagrancy Act 1824 shall be amended as follows:—
(a)in section 5, as amended by the M3Criminal Justice Act 1967, for “quarter sessions” substitute “the Crown Court”,
(b)in section 10 for the words from “quarter sessions” to “assembled” substitute “the Crown Court, it shall be lawful for the Crown Court”, and
(c)in section 14 for the words following “appeal to” to the end of the section substitute “the Crown Court”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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6E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1
Textual Amendments
7E+WFor any reference in the M4Parliamentary Documents Deposit Act 1837 to the clerk of the peace there shall be substituted a reference to any officer of a local or other authority.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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F28E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 8 para. 8 repealed (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. VIII
9U.K.In sections 12, 13 and 14 of the M5Indictable Offences Act 1848 (backing of warrants) for ant reference to justices of oyer and terminer or gaol delivery, except so far as it is a reference to such a justice in Northern Ireland, there shall be substituted a reference to the Crown Court.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C4The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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10E+W+N.I.In section 30 of the M6Petty Sessions (Ireland) Act 1851 for the reference to justices of oyer and terminer and general gaol delivery in England there shall be substituted a reference to the Crown Court.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C5The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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11E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3
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F412E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F4Sch. 8 para 12 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 PtVII
13E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F5
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14E+WF6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 8 para. 14 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 3}
15(1)In section 5 of the M7Coroners Act 1887—E+W
(a)in subsection (2) for the words “at the next” to “is to be” substitute “before the Crown Court”.
(b)in subsection (3) for the words following “proper officer” substitute “of the Crown Court”.
(2)&(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F7
Textual Amendments
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C6The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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16E+WIn section 3 of the M8Witnesses (Public Inquiries) Protection Act 1892 for the words from “quarter sessions” to the end substitute “ Crown Court”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C7The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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17E+WF8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 8 para. 17 repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(3), 110, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(aa)
18E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F9
Textual Amendments
19E+WIn section 33(3) of the M10Criminal Justice Act 1925 (arraignment of corporation) for the words from the beginning to “case may be” substitute “On arraignment of a corporation, the corporation may”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C8The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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20(1)The provisions of this Act about committal for trial by a magistrates’ court, and the provisions of section 7(2) and section 13 of this Act, shall, subject to the provisions of this paragraph, apply with any necessary modifications to the proceedings mentioned in section 25(2) of the M12Coroners (Amendment) Act 1926.E+W
(2)Rules under the said section 25(2) may apply—
(a)the provisions of this Act mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above, and any other enactment relating to committal by magistrates’ courts for trial in the Crown Court, and
(b)the provisions of the M13Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1965 relating to witness orders.
with such modifications as may be necessary for giving effect to provisions of the said section 25.
(3)Sub-paragraph (1) above shall have effect subject to any rules so made.
F1021E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10Sch. 8 para 21 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt.VII
22E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F11
Textual Amendments
23E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12
Textual Amendments
F12Sch. 8 para. 23 repealed by Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), Sch. 30
24E+WIn the M14Criminal Justice Act 1948—
(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F13
(b)in all places where there occurs a reference to a court of quarter sessions (sections . . . F14 20(5)(a), 37(3)(6)) there shall be substituted a reference to the Crown Court.
Textual Amendments
F13Sch. 8 para. 24(a) repealed by Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (c. 62), Sch. 6
F14Section number repealed by Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (c. 62), Sch. 6
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C9The text of Schedule 8 paras. 24(b), 35, 40, 48(a) and 57 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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25—27.E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F15
Textual Amendments
28(1)In section 37 of that Act, for paragraph (b) of subsection (1) there shall be substituted the following paragraph—E+W
“(b)the High Court may release on bail a person—
(i)who, after the decision of his case by the Crown Court, has applied to the Crown Court for the statement of a case for the High Court on that decision, or
(ii)who has applied to the High Court for an order of certorari to remove proceedings in the Crown Court on his case into the High Court, or has applied to the High Court for leave to make such an application.”
(2)At the end of subsev=ction (3) of that section there shall be added the words “or by a police officer not below the rank of inspector or the governor of a prison or the keeper of a place of detention”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C10The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
29E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F16
Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 8 para. 29 repealed by Legal Aid Act 1974 (c. 4), Sch. 5 Pt. I
30E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F17
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31E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F18
Textual Amendments
32E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F19
Textual Amendments
33E+WIn section 47(5) of the M15Prison Act 1952 as amended by the M16Criminal Justice Act 1961 for the words “at assizes or quarter sessions” substitute “before the Crown Court” and for “quarter sessions” substitute “the Crown Court”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C11The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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34E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F20
Textual Amendments
F2135E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F21Sch. 8 para. 35 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group1
36E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F22
Textual Amendments
F22Sch. 8 para. 36 repealed by Highways Act 1980 (c. 66, SIF 59), s. 343(3), Sch. 25
37E+WIn section 3(50 of the M17Obscene Publications Act 1959 (time of coming into force of forfeiture order) for the words from “fourteen days” to “order is made” substitute “the period within which notice of appeal to the Crown Court may be given against the order”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C12The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
38E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F23
Textual Amendments
39E+WIn section 9(2) of the M18Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (time of coming into force of order revoking a licence) for the words from “on such date” to the words “case stated or otherwise” substitute “on such date as the court may specify in the order, being a date not earlier than the expiration of any period within which notice of appeal (whether by case stated or otherwise) may be given against the conviction”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C13The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
40(1)In section 13(2) of the M19Administration of Justice Act 1960 (appeal in cases of contempt of court) after paragraph (b) insert—E+W
“(bb)from an order or decision of the Crown Court to the Court of Appeal.”
(2)In section 13(5)(a) of the said Act after “High Court” insert “the Crown Court”.
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F24
Textual Amendments
F24Sch. 8 para. 40(3) repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C14The text of Schedule 8 paras. 24(b), 35, 40, 48(a) and 57 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
F2541E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F25Sch. 8 para. 41 repealed (5.11.1993) by 1993 c. 50, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group1
This Amendment shall cease to have effect when the relevant repeal by the M20Children and Young Persons Act 1969 takes effect.
Marginal Citations
42E+WF26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F26Sch. 8 para. 42 repealed (24.11.2005) by Licensing Act 2003 (c. 17), ss. 199, 201(2), Sch. 7 (with ss. 2(3), 15(2), 195); S.I. 2005/3056, arts. 1(2), 2(2) (with art. 4)
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43(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F27E+W
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F28
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F27
(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F29
Textual Amendments
F27Sch. 8 para. 43(1)(3) repealed (E.W.) by Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55, SIF 82), s. 71, Sch. 3
44E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F30
Textual Amendments
F30Sch. 8 paras. 44, 46 repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7
Marginal Citations
45F31(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
F32(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)For the purposes of section 13 of this Act a warrant issued under section 4 of the said Act (warrant of arrest to secure attendance of witness) shall be treated as a warrant issued by the Crown Court.
(4)In section 4(2) of the said Act for the words “a court of assize or quarter sessions” substitute “the Crown Court”.
F32(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F31Sch. 8 para. 45(1) repealed (4.7.1996) by 1996 c. 25, ss. 65, 80, Sch. 5 para. 6 (with s. 78(1))
F32Sch. 8 para. 45(2)(5) repealed (4.7.1996) by 1996 c. 25, ss. 66, 80, Sch. 5 para. 7 (with s. 78(1))
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C15The text of Schedule 8 para. 45(4) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
46E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F33
Textual Amendments
F33Sch. 8 paras. 44, 46 repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7
47E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F34
Textual Amendments
F34Sch. 8 para. 47 repealed by Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18), Sch. 3
48E+WIn the M24Criminal Justice Act 1967—
(a)in all places where there occurs a reference to a court of assize or quarter sessions (sections . . . F35 56(1)(3)(5)(8)(11), 62(10) . . . F35 and in Schedule 6 paragraphs 2, 14, 16, 21(c)) there shall be substituted a reference to the Crown Court.
(b)in all places where there occurs a reference to a court of quarter sessions (sections 20, F36... 56 . . . F37 (6), 62(6)(7), . . . F38 and in Schedule 6 paragraph 1) there shall be substituted a reference to the Crown Court.
Textual Amendments
F35Section numbers repealed by Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (c. 62), Sch. 6 and Legal Aid Act 1974 (c. 4), Sch. 5 Pt. I
F36Words in Sch. 8 para. 48(b) repealed (5.4.2004) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), ss. 332, 336, Sch. 37 Pt. 2; S.I. 2004/829, art. 2(2)(j)(I)(ii)
F37Sub-section number repealed by Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43), Sch.9
F38Section numbers repealed by Legal Aid Act 1974 (c. 4) Sch. 5 Pt. I
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C16The text of Schedule 8 paras. 24(b), 35, 40, 48(a) and 57 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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49E+WF39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F39Sch. 8 para. 49 repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(3), 110, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(aa)
50E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F40
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51E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F41
Textual Amendments
52E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F42
Textual Amendments
53, 54.E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F43
Textual Amendments
55E+WF44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F44Sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 55 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 3}
56E+W. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F45
Textual Amendments
F45Sch. 8 para. 56 repealed by Legal Aid Act 1974 (c. 4), Sch. 5 Pt. I
57(1)In the M25Criminal Appeal Act 1968—E+W
(a)for the words “a court of assize or quarter sessions” wherever they occur (sections 10(1), F46. . .11(2)) substitute the words “the Crown Court”.
(b)for the words “at assizes or quarter sessions” wherever they occur (sections 10(2), (3), 24(2)(b), 39(3)) substitute the words “before the Crown Court”.
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F47
(3)In section 51(1) of the said Act for the definition of the judge of the court of trial substitute— “the judge of court of trial” means, where the Crown Court comprises justices of the peace, the judge presiding. ”
Textual Amendments
F46In Sch. 8 para. 57(1)(a) the reference to subsection (2) of section 10 is repealed (E.W.) (1.10.1992) by Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1), s. 101(2), Sch. 13; S.I. 1992/333, art. 2(2), Sch. 2.
F47Sch. 8 para. 57(2) repealed (E.W.) by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C17The text of Schedule 8 paras. 24(b), 35, 40, 48(a) and 57 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
58E+WIn section 1(4) of the M26Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968 after the words “the High Court” add the words “the Crown Court”.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C18The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
59E+WF48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F48Sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 59 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 3}
60(1)F49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
(2)F49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)In paragraphs 1 to 15 of Schedule 9 to the said Act for the words “quarter sessions” and the words “a court of assize or quarter sessions” wherever they occur substitute “the Crown Court”.
(4)For paragraphs 16 to 20 of the said Schedule 9 substitute the following paragraph—
“16Any order for the payment of costs made by the Crown Court, other than an order falling within Part I above, or an order for costs to be paid out of money provided by Parliament.”
Textual Amendments
F49Sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 60(1)(2) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), s. 1(1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 3}
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C19The text of Schedule 8 paras. 4, 5, 7–10, 12, 14, 15(1), 16, 19, 21, 28, 33, 37, 39, 41, 42(1), 45(1)(2)(4)(5), 49, 55, 58–60 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
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