Courts Act 2003

Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100)U.K.

41E+W+SIn section 44 (if magistrates dismiss case of assault or battery, they must make out certificate to that effect), omit“under their hands”.

42E+W+SIn section 65 (justices may issue search warrants for explosive substances)—

(a)for “Any justice of the peace of any county or place in which” substitute “ Where ”,

(b)after “in this Act mentioned,” insert “ a justice of the peace, ”, and

(c)omit “under his hand and seal”.

43U.K.Paragraphs 41 and 42 do not extend to Northern Ireland.