Access to Justice Act 1999

Section 90.

SCHEDULE 13U.K. Functions transferred to justices’ chief executives

This schedule has no associated Explanatory Notes

The London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (c.86)U.K.

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The Evidence Act 1851 (c.99)U.K.

2(1)Section 13 of the Evidence Act 1851 (proof of previous conviction by copy of record certified by clerk) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)Number the existing provision as subsection (1) and for the words from “under the hand” to “such clerk or other officer,” substitute “ by the proper officer of the court where such conviction or acquittal took place ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(2)In subsection (1) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court or other officer having the custody of the records of the court, or the deputy of such clerk or other officer.

The Criminal Procedure Act 1865 (c.18)U.K.

3(1)Section 6 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1865 (proof of previous conviction of witness by certificate signed by clerk) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)Number the existing provision as subsection (1) and for the words from “the clerk” to “such clerk or officer,” substitute “ the proper officer of the court where the offender was convicted ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(2)In subsection (1) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court or other officer having the custody of the records of the court, or the deputy of such clerk or other officer.

The Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 (c.112)U.K.

4(1)Section 18 of the Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 (evidence of previous conviction by record signed by clerk) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)For the words from “clerk of the court” to “such clerk or officer;” substitute “ proper officer of the court by which such conviction was made; ”.

(3)For “clerk or other officer” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(4)At the end of that section insert—

In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court or other officer having the custody of the records of the court, or the deputy of such clerk or other officer.

The Fairs Act 1873 (c.37)U.K.

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The Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907 (c.53)U.K.

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The Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (c.33)U.K.

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The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c.12)U.K.

8U.K.The Children and Young Persons Act 1933 has effect subject to the following amendments.

9U.K.In section 42(2)(b) (transmission of deposition of child), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

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The Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (c.37)U.K.

12U.K.Part II of the Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (enforcement of certain maintenance orders made in another part of the United Kingdom) has effect subject to the following amendments.

13(1)Section 18 (enforcement of registered orders) is amended as follows.U.K.

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(3)In subsection (2A) (requirement of person liable under order to notify change of address to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(4)After that subsection insert—

(2B)In subsection (2A) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

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The Army Act 1955 (c.18)U.K.

16U.K.The Army Act 1955 has effect subject to the following amendments.

17(1)Section 189 (delivery into military custody of person dealt with by court of summary jurisdiction as illegally absent) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1) (fee payable to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After subsection (3) insert—

(3A)In subsection (1) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction elsewhere, the clerk of the court.

18(1)Section 199 (proof of outcome of civil trial) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (1), (2) and (3) (certificate signed by clerk is proof of outcome), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For subsection (4) substitute—

(4)In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having the custody of the records of the court.

The Air Force Act 1955 (c.19)U.K.

19U.K.The Air Force Act 1955 has effect subject to the following amendments.

20(1)Section 189 (delivery into air-force custody of person dealt with by court of summary jurisdiction as illegally absent) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (1) (fee payable to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After subsection (3) insert—

(3A)In subsection (1) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction elsewhere, the clerk of the court.

21(1)Section 199 (proof of outcome of civil trial) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (1), (2) and (3) (certificate signed by clerk is proof of outcome), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For subsection (4) substitute—

(4)In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having the custody of the records of the court.

The Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c.53)U.K.

22U.K.The Naval Discipline Act 1957 has effect subject to the following amendments.

23(1)Section 110 (delivery into naval custody of person dealt with by court of summary jurisdiction as illegally absent) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2) (fee payable to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After subsection (2) insert—

(2A)In subsection (2) of this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction elsewhere, the clerk of the court.

24(1)Section 129B (proof of outcome of civil trial) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (1), (2) and (3) (certificate signed by clerk is proof of outcome), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For subsection (4) substitute—

(4)In this section “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having the custody of the records of the court.

The Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (c.39)U.K.

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The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c.2)U.K.

32The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 has effect subject to the following amendments.

33(1)Section 10A (cancellation of betting office licence) is amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (4) (notification of cancellation)—

(a)for “clerk of” substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)for “clerk to” (in both places) substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(5)In subsection (4)—

  • the proper officer of the authority” has the same meaning as in Schedule 1; and

  • the proper officer of the court” means—

    (a)

    in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

    (b)

    in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in Scotland, the clerk of the court.

34(1)Section 11 (cancellation of and disqualification for bookmaker’s permit or betting agency permit) is amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (5) (notification of cancellation)—

(a)for “clerk of” substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)for “clerk to” (in both places) substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(6)In subsection (5)—

  • the proper officer of the authority” has the same meaning as in Schedule 1; and

  • the proper officer of the court” means—

    (a)

    in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

    (b)

    in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.

35(1)Schedule 1 (bookmaker’s permits, betting agency permits and betting offices licences) is amended as follows.

(2)In paragraph 2 (interpretation), for the definition of “clerk to the appropriate authority” substitute—

the proper officer of the appropriate authority” means—

(a)in England, the chief executive to the justices comprising the committee referred to in paragraph 1 of this Schedule; and

(b)in Scotland, the clerk to the licensing court;.

(3)In paragraphs 5 and 6 (applications for grant of permit or licence), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(4)In paragraph 7 (notification of meeting to consider application)—

(a)for “clerk to”, in both places, substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)for “clerk”, in the remaining four places, substitute “ proper officer ”.

(5)In paragraph 8 (applications for renewal of permit or licence), for “clerk to” (in each place) substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(6)In paragraph 9 (person to whom application to be made)—

(a)for “clerk to” (in both places) substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)in paragraph (a), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(7)In paragraph 11(b) (receipt of objections), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(8)In paragraph 12 (procedure where objection received), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(9)In paragraph 20 (grant or renewal of permit or licence)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)in sub-paragraph (2), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(10)In paragraph 20A (clerk to act on unopposed applications for renewal)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ” and for “clerk may” substitute “ clerk to the authority may ”, and

(b)after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

(5)For the purposes of this paragraph, the clerk to the appropriate authority, where the authority is a committee of the justices acting for a petty sessions area, is the clerk to those justices or, if there are two or more clerks to those justices—

(a)such one of those clerks as the magistrates’ courts committee having power over the appointment of clerks to justices for that area may direct; or

(b)in default of any such direction, any of those clerks.

(11)In—

(a)paragraph 21(1), (2) and (4)(b) (appeals),

(b)paragraph 25 (notification of change in directors),

(c)paragraphs 26 (in both places) and 27(1) (cancellation of bookmaker’s permit),

(d)paragraphs 28A(1)(a) and (2), 28B(2) and (3) and 28C(1) and (2) (cancellation of betting office licence),

(e)paragraph 34 (registers), and

(f)paragraphs 36 and 37(1) (provision of information),

for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

The Licensing Act 1964 (c.26)U.K.

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The Gaming Act 1968 (c.65)U.K.

57U.K.The Gaming Act 1968 has effect subject to the following amendments.

58(1)Schedule 2 (grant etc. of licences) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In paragraph 1(1) (licensing authority), at the end insert “ and references to the proper officer of a licensing authority shall be construed accordingly ”.

(3)In paragraphs 5(2) and 6(2) (procedure for application), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(4)In paragraph 7 (public notice of application)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”,

(b)in sub-paragraph (2), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ” and for “if the clerk” substitute “ if the proper officer ”, and

(c)in sub-paragraphs (3) and (4), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(5)In paragraph 12(1) (making of application for renewal), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(6)In paragraph 13 (notification of application for renewal)—

(a)in sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”,

(b)in sub-paragraph (4), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ” and for “clerk”, in the other two places, substitute “ proper officer ”, and

(c)in sub-paragraph (5), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(7)In paragraph 14(2)(a) (proceedings on application for grant or renewal), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(8)In paragraph 15 (objections)—

(a)for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)in paragraph (b), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(9)In—

(a)paragraph 28 (notification of Board’s advice),

(b)paragraph 29(1) (in both places) and (2) (appeal by applicant),

(c)paragraph 31(1) and (2) (appeal by Board),

(d)paragraph 33(1) (appeal in Scotland),

(e)paragraph 35(5) (revocation of certificate of consent), and

(f)paragraphs 36(1) and (3) and 37 (cancellation),

for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(10)In paragraph 46(1) (notice of appeal), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(11)In paragraph 48 (cancellation of licence where holder convicted of offence)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (4), for “clerk of” and for “clerk to” (in both places) substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)after that sub-paragraph insert—

(5)In sub-paragraph (4) of this paragraph, “the proper officer of the court” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.

(12)In paragraphs 57(4) and 58(1) (transfer of licence), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(13)In paragraph 63 (fees)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (1), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”, and

(b)in sub-paragraph (2), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(14)In paragraphs 64(1) and 65(1) and (2) (notification of corporate changes), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

59(1)Schedule 3 (registration of members’ clubs in England and Wales) is amended as follows.U.K.

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(3)In paragraph 17 (cancellation pursuant to conviction)—

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(b)after that sub-paragraph insert—

(4)In sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph the “proper officer of the court” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to the Crown Court, the appropriate officer of the court.

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Textual Amendments

The Late Night Refreshment Houses Act 1969 (c.53)U.K.

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Textual Amendments

The Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c.54)U.K.

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Textual Amendments

The Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c.32)U.K.

64U.K.The Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 has effect subject to the following amendments.

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67U.K.In section 17(3)(d) (power to require court officer to deal with payments under consolidated attachment order as directed by court or rules), for “clerk or registrar” substitute “ officer ”.

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The Immigration Act 1971 (c.77)U.K.

70(1)Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (administrative provisions) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 23, in paragraph (b) (particulars of recognizance to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After that sub-paragraph insert—

(1A)In sub-paragraph (1) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

(4)In sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 31 (particulars of forfeited recognizance to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(5)After that sub-paragraph insert—

(3A)In sub-paragraph (3) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

The Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (c.18)U.K.

71U.K.The Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 has effect subject to the following amendments.

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73(1)Section 8 (enforcement of maintenance order registered in United Kingdom court) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (3) (requirement of person liable under order to notify change of address to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ appropriate officer ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(3A)In subsection (3) above “appropriate officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court elsewhere, the clerk of the court.

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75(1)Section 23 (maintenance orders registered in High Court under Maintenance Orders (Facilities for M1Enforcement) Act 1920) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (2), (3) and (4) (procedure), for “clerk” substitute “ appropriate officer ”.

(3)After subsection (5) insert—

(6)In this section “appropriate officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a magistrates’ court in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

Marginal Citations

76U.K.In section 26 (application for recovery of maintenance in convention country), for subsections (6) and (7) substitute—

(6)The appropriate officer for the purposes of this section is—

(a)where the applicant is residing in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the petty sessions area;

(b)where the applicant is residing in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court for the petty sessions district; and

(c)where the applicant is residing in Scotland, the sheriff clerk or sheriff clerk depute of the sheriff court within the jurisdiction of which the applicant is residing.

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79(1)Section 32 (transfer of orders) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2) (transmission of copy of order)—

(a)for “the clerk” (in both places) substitute “ the appropriate officer ”, and

(b)for “that clerk” substitute “ the appropriate officer ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(2A)In subsection (2) above the “appropriate officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a court in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

80U.K.In section 34(3) (application from abroad to vary a registered order), for “the clerk of that court” substitute

(a)the justices’ chief executive for the court, if the court is in England and Wales; or

(b)the clerk of the court, if the court is in Northern Ireland.

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The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c.18)U.K.

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The Powers of Criminal Courts Act 1973 (c.62)U.K.

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Textual Amendments

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Textual Amendments

The Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (c.51)U.K.

86(1)Schedule 4 to the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (procedure relating to offences) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In paragraphs 10 and 12 (delivery of licence and certificate of conviction), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After paragraph 13 insert—

14In paragraphs 10 and 12 above “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to the Crown Court, the appropriate officer.

The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (c.32)U.K.

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Textual Amendments

The Adoption Act 1976 (c.36)U.K.

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The Bail Act 1976 (c.63)U.K.

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The Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates’ Courts Act 1978 (c.22)U.K.

90U.K.F62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91U.K.F63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

92U.K.F64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

93U.K.F65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Licensed Premises (Exclusion of Certain Persons) Act 1980 (c.32)U.K.

94(1)Section 4 of the Licensed Premises (Exclusion of Certain Persons) Act 1980 (supplemental) is amended as follows.

(2)In subsection (3) (copy of exclusion order to be sent to licensee of relevant premises), for the words from “clerk” to “may be,” substitute “ proper officer of the court ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(4)For the purposes of subsection (3) above—

(a)the proper officer of a magistrates’ court in England and Wales is the justices’ chief executive for the court;

(b)the proper officer of the Crown Court is the appropriate officer; and

(c)the proper officer of a court in Scotland is the clerk of the court.

The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (c.43)U.K.

95U.K.The Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 has effect subject to the following amendments.

96U.K.F66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F66Sch. 13 para. 96 repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(3), 110, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(aa)(bb); and this same provision expressed to be repealed (18.6.2012 for specified purposes, 5.11.2012 for specified purposes, 28.5.2013 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 4; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2012/2574, art. 2(2)(3)(d), Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761, art. 2) (with S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(d)(2)(3) (with arts. 3, 4)

97U.K.F67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

98U.K.F68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

99U.K.F69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

100U.K.F70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

101U.K.F71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

102U.K.F72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

103U.K.F73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

104U.K.F74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

105U.K.F75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106U.K.F76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

107U.K.F77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108U.K.F78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

109U.K.F79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

110U.K.F80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

111U.K.F81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F81Sch. 13 para. 111 repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(3), 110, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(aa)(bb); and this same provision expressed to be repealed (18.6.2012 for specified purposes, 5.11.2012 for specified purposes, 28.5.2013 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 4; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2012/2574, art. 2(2)(3)(d), Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761, art. 2) (with S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(d)(2)(3) (with arts 3. 4)

112U.K.F82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

113U.K.In section 114 (payment to clerk of fees and recognizances on case stated), for “him the fees payable for the case and for the recognizances” substitute “ the fees payable for the case and for the recognizances to the justices’ chief executive for the court ”.

114U.K.F83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

115U.K.F84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

116U.K.F85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

117U.K.F86. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Highways Act 1980 (c.66)U.K.

118U.K.F87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 (c.63)U.K.

119U.K.The Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 has effect subject to the following amendments.

120U.K.F88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F88Sch. 13 para. 120 repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 25 of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), s. 114, {Sch. 27 Pt. 6(3) Note}

121(1)Paragraph 15 of Schedule 4 (register of permits) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1) (registers of permits etc.), for “clerk to” substitute “ proper officer of ”.

(3)After sub-paragraph (2) insert—

(3)In sub-paragraph (1) above “proper officer of the appropriate authority” means—

(a)where the appropriate authority is a committee of the justices acting for a petty sessions area, the chief executive to the justices; and

(b)in any other case, the clerk to the authority.

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c.27)U.K.

122(1)Section 5 of the M2Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)F89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3)In subsection (7) (requirement of payer to notify change of address to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(4)After that subsection insert—

(8)In subsection (7) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to a magistrates’ court in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

Textual Amendments

Marginal Citations

The Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c.48)U.K.

F90123U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

The Licensing (Occasional Permissions) Act 1983 (c.24)U.K.

124U.K.F91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c.60)U.K.

125U.K.The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 has effect subject to the following amendments.

126U.K.F92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

127U.K.F93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

128(1)Section 73 (proof of conviction) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (2) (certificate of conviction to be signed by clerk), for “clerk” (in each place) substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For subsection (3) substitute—

(3)In subsection (2) above “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having custody of the court record.

The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c.23)U.K.

129U.K.F94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130U.K.F95. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

131U.K.F96. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc.) Act 1985 (c.57)U.K.

132U.K.F97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

The Insolvency Act 1986 (c.45)U.K.

133U.K.In sections 9(1) and 124(1) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (applications for administration order and winding up), for “the clerk of a magistrates’ court” substitute “ a justices’ chief executive ”.

The Public Order Act 1986 (c.64)U.K.

134U.K.In section 34(1) and (2) of the Public Order Act 1986 (notification by clerk of making or termination of exclusion order), for “clerk of” substitute “ justices’ chief executive for ”.

The Coroners Act 1988 (c.13)U.K.

135U.K.F98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c.33)U.K.

136U.K.F99. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

137U.K.F100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F100Sch. 13 para. 137 repealed (1.4.2005) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(3), 110, Sch. 10; S.I. 2005/910, art. 3(aa)(bb); and this same provision expressed to be repealed (18.6.2012 for specified purposes, 5.11.2012 for specified purposes, 28.5.2013 for specified purposes) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 37 Pt. 4; S.I. 2012/1320, art. 4(1)(d)(2)(3) (with art. 5) (see S.I. 2012/2574, art. 4(2) and S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2012/2574, art. 2(2)(3)(d), Sch. (with arts. 3, 4) (as amended (4.11.2012) by S.I. 2012/2761, art. 2) (with S.I. 2013/1103, art. 4); S.I. 2013/1103, art. 2(1)(d)(2)(3) (with arts 3. 4)

138U.K.F101. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

139U.K.F102. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (c.53)U.K.

140U.K.The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 has effect subject to the following amendments.

141(1)Section 7 (duty of accused to provide licence to clerk of court) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)Number the existing provision as subsection (1) and, in paragraph (a) of that provision, for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After that provision insert—

(2)In subsection (1) above “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.

142U.K.In sections 8(a) and 25(2)(a) (notification to clerk of date of birth and sex), for “to the clerk of a court in pursuance of section 12(2)” substitute “ to a justices’ chief executive in pursuance of section 12(4) ”.

143(1)Section 26 (interim disqualification) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (7), in paragraph (b) (licence of person subject to interim disqualification to be sent to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(2)In subsection (7) above “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.

144(1)Section 27 (production of licence) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (4) (exceptions), for “clerk” (in both places) substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(5)In subsection (4) above “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.

145(1)Section 34B (certificate of completion of course) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsections (1), (2) (in both places), (6) and (7), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)In subsection (9)—

(a)for “clerk of a court” substitute “ proper officer of a court ”, and

(b)for “clerk or” substitute “ officer or ”.

146U.K.In section 34C(2) (interpretation), after the definition of “petty sessions area” insert—

proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to a sheriff court in Scotland, the clerk of the court;.

147U.K.F103. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

148U.K.F104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149U.K.F105. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

150(1)Section 71 (registration of sums payable in default) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)For subsections (1) and (2) substitute—

(1)Where, in England and Wales, a justices’ chief executive receives a registration certificate issued under section 70 of this Act in respect of any sum payable in default—

(a)if it appears to him that the defaulter resides in a petty sessions area for which he is the justices’ chief executive, he must register that sum for enforcement as a fine in that area by entering it in the register of a magistrates’ court acting for that area,

(b)if it appears to him that the defaulter resides in any other petty sessions area in England and Wales, he must send the certificate to the justices’ chief executive for that area, or

(c)if it appears to him that the defaulter resides in Scotland, he must send the certificate to the clerk of the court of summary jurisdiction for the area in which the defaulter appears to him to reside.

(2)Where, in Scotland, the clerk of a court receives a registration certificate issued under section 70 of this Act in respect of any sum payable in default—

(a)if it appears to him that the defaulter resides in the area of the court, he must register that sum for enforcement as a fine by that court,

(b)if it appears to him that the defaulter resides in the area of any other court of summary jurisdiction in Scotland, he must send the certificate to the clerk of that court, or

(c)if it appears to him that the defaulter resides in England and Wales, he must send the certificate to the justices’ chief executive for the petty sessions area in which the defaulter appears to him to reside.

(2A)Subsections (1) and (2) apply to executives and clerks who receive certificates pursuant to the provision they contain as they apply to the original recipients.

(3)F106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

151U.K.In sections 72(1) and (6) and 73(1)(b) and (7) (invalidity of registration notice), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

152(1)Section 74 (supplementary) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (4) (service of statutory declaration), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)In subsection (5) (interpretation), for paragraph (b) substitute—

(b)references to the proper officer of the relevant court are—

(i)in the case of a magistrates’ court, references to the justices’ chief executive for that court, and

(ii)in the case of a court of summary jurisdiction in Scotland, references to the clerk of the court, and.

153U.K.In section 75(6) (definition of “fixed penalty clerk” for purposes of conditional offers)—

(a)F107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)for “that clerk” substitute “ he ”.

154U.K.F108. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

155U.K.F109. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

156U.K.F110. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (c.4)U.K.

157(1)Schedule 4 to the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act 1989 (forfeiture orders) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In paragraph 1(5) (meaning of “proper officer”), for “clerk of”, in the first three places, substitute “ justices’ chief executive for ”.

(3)In paragraph 9(4) (functions of clerk to be exercised by appropriate officer of High Court in case of order made elsewhere in British Islands), for “the clerk of a magistrates’ court” substitute “ a justices’ chief executive ”.

The Football Spectators Act 1989 (c.37)U.K.

158U.K.In sections F111. . . 18(1) of the Football Spectators Act 1989 (duties of clerk in relation to notices of conviction and restriction orders), for “clerk of” substitute “ justices’ chief executive for ”.

The Children Act 1989 (c.41)U.K.

159U.K.F112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

160U.K.F113. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

161U.K.F114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

162U.K.F115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Criminal Procedure (Insanity and Unfitness to Plead) Act 1991 (c.25)U.K.

163(1)Schedule 2 to the Criminal Procedure (Insanity and Unfitness to Plead) Act 1991 (supervision and treatment orders) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In paragraph 3(4) (clerk to receive copy of supervision and treatment order), for “clerk to the justices” substitute “ justices’ chief executive ”.

(3)In paragraph 10(1) (clerk to send copy of revocation of supervision and treatment order to supervising officer), for “clerk to” substitute “ justices’ chief executive for ”.

(4)In paragraph 11 (amendment of orders), in sub-paragraph (1), for “clerk to the justices” (in both places) substitute “ justices’ chief executive ” and after that sub-paragraph insert—

(1A)Where the justices’ chief executive for the court making the order is also the justices’ chief executive for the new petty sessions area—

(a)sub-paragraph (1)(b) above does not apply; but

(b)the justices’ chief executive shall give copies of the amending order to the supervising officer.

(5)In that paragraph, in sub-paragraph (2), after “(1)” insert “ or (1A) ”.

The Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c.53)U.K.

164U.K.The Criminal Justice Act 1991 has effect subject to the following amendments.

165U.K.F116. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F117166U.K.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

The Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c.5)U.K.

167U.K.F118. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

168U.K.F119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

169U.K.F120. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (c.9)U.K.

170U.K.In section 14(5)(b) of the Prisoners and Criminal Proceedings (Scotland) Act 1993 (Secretary of State to send supervised release order to clerk to the justices), for “clerk” substitute “ chief executive ”.

The Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c.48)U.K.

171U.K.F121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Drug Trafficking Act 1994 (c.37)U.K.

172U.K.F122. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

The Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 (c.13)U.K.

173(1)Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 (duty to provide test certificate) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In sub-paragraph (3), in paragraph (b) (certificate not previously supplied to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After that sub-paragraph insert—

(3A)In sub-paragraph (3) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.

The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c.21)U.K.

174(1)Section 68 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (power to summon witness) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In subsection (4) (particulars of fine to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After that subsection insert—

(4A)In subsection (1) above “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court, and

(b)in relation to a magistrates’ court in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c.46)U.K.

175U.K.In section 234(9) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (copies of probation order relating to person resident in England and Wales to be sent to clerk of relevant area), for “clerk to the justices” substitute “ justices’ chief executive ”.

The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c.14)U.K.

176U.K.The Reserve Forces Act 1996 has effect subject to the following amendments.

177(1)Paragraph 7 of Schedule 2 (delivery into military, air-force or naval custody of person dealt with by court of summary jurisdiction as illegally absent) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In sub-paragraph (3) (fee payable to clerk of the court), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)After that sub-paragraph insert—

(3A)In sub-paragraph (3) “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a magistrates’ court in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court.

178(1)Paragraph 9 of Schedule 3 (proof of outcome of civil trial) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) (certificate signed by clerk is proof of outcome), for “clerk” substitute “ proper officer ”.

(3)For sub-paragraph (4) substitute—

(4)In this paragraph “proper officer” means—

(a)in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in England and Wales, the justices’ chief executive for the court; and

(b)in relation to any other court, the clerk of the court, his deputy or any other person having the custody of the records of the court.

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c.37)U.K.

179(1)Schedule 3 to the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (procedure where no committal proceedings for indictable-only offence) is amended as follows.U.K.

(2)In paragraph 4(9), (10) and (11) (power of justice to take depositions etc), for “clerk of” substitute “ chief executive to ”.

(3)In paragraph 6(7) (Crown Court to inform clerk of magistrates’ court of outcome of trial), for “clerk of” substitute “ justices’ chief executive for ”.