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Courts Act 2003

Part 5: Inspectors of Court Administration.Summary

139.This Part contains provisions for the establishment of a new inspectorate to be known as Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Court Administration. It will replace and build upon the work of Her Majesty's Magistrates' Courts Service Inspectorate. The new inspectorate will have the power to inspect the system that supports the carrying on of the business of all magistrates' courts, county courts and the Crown Court. The same inspectorate will continue to report on the performance by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) and its officers of their functions.

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