Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

Section 62(3)

SCHEDULE 13 E+W Taking control of goods: amendments

Inclosure Act 1773 (c. 81) E+W

1 E+W The Inclosure Act 1773 is amended as follows.

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I1 Sch. 13 para. 1 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

2 (1) Section 4 (expenses how to be defrayed) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For “levied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of” substitute “ recovered, by using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods), from ”.

(3) Omit the words from “rendering” to the end.

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I2 Sch. 13 para. 2 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

3 (1) Section 16 (assessments to be levied for the improving of wastes where there are stinted commons) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For “levied by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of” substitute “ recovered, by using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods), from ”.

(3) Omit the words from “rendering” to the end.

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I3 Sch. 13 para. 3 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Oaths Act 1775 (c. 39) E+W

4 E+W In the Oaths Act 1775 (justices to administer oaths for levying penalties etc.) at the end insert— “ In this Act references to making a distress include references to using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) to recover a sum. ”

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I4 Sch. 13 para. 4 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Sale of Farming Stock Act 1816 (c. 50) E+W

5 E+W The Sale of Farming Stock Act 1816 ceases to have effect.

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I5 Sch. 13 para. 5 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Judgments Act 1838 (c. 110) E+W

6 E+W In the Judgments Act 1838 omit section 12 (sheriff may seize money, banknotes, etc.).

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I6 Sch. 13 para. 6 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (c. 18) E+W

7 (1) In section 91 of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (proceedings in case of refusal to deliver possession of lands) for “levied by distress” substitute “ recovered by using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods), ”. E+W

(2) This paragraph extends only to England and Wales.

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I7 Sch. 13 para. 7 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Inclosure Act 1845 (c. 118) E+W

8 E+W The Inclosure Act 1845 is amended as follows.

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I8 Sch. 13 para. 8 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

9 E+W In section 151 (recovery of share of expenses) for “levied by distress” substitute “ recovered by using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods). ”

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I9 Sch. 13 para. 9 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

10 E+W In section 159 (recovery of penalties and forfeitures) for the words from “to levy” to the end substitute “ to recover such penalties and forfeitures by using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods). ”

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I10 Sch. 13 para. 10 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Railways Clauses Act 1863 (c. 92) E+W

11 E+W The Railways Clauses Act 1863 is amended as follows.

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I11 Sch. 13 para. 11 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

12 E+W In section 33 (recovery of money by distress) at the end insert— “In this section as it applies in England and Wales—

(a) for “levied by distress” substitute “ recovered using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) ”;

(b) for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.”

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I12 Sch. 13 para. 12 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

13 E+W In section 34 (several names in one warrant) at the end insert— “In this section as it applies in England and Wales for “warrant of distress” substitute

. ”

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I13 Sch. 13 para. 13 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Summary Jurisdiction (Process) Act 1881 (c. 24) E+W

14 E+W The Summary Jurisdiction (Process) Act 1881 is amended as follows.

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I14 Sch. 13 para. 14 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

15 E+W In section 5 (provision as to execution of process) after “warrant of distress” in the first place insert “ or warrant of control ”.

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I15 Sch. 13 para. 15 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

16 E+W In section 8 (definitions) after “warrant of distress,” insert “ any warrant of control, ”.

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I16 Sch. 13 para. 16 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Bills of Sale Act (1878) Amendment Act 1882 (c. 43) E+W

17 E+W The Bills of Sale Act (1878) Amendment Act 1882 is amended as follows.

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I17 Sch. 13 para. 17 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

18 E+W In section 7 (bill of sale with power to seize except in certain events to be void), in paragraph (2) after “distrained” insert “ , or taken control of using the power in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, ”.

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I18 Sch. 13 para. 18 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

19 E+W In section 14 (bill of sale not to protect chattels against poor and parochial rates), after “warrant” insert “ , or subject to a warrant of control, ”.

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I19 Sch. 13 para. 19 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Sheriffs Act 1887 (c. 55) E+W

20 E+W In section 20 of the Sheriffs Act 1887 (fees and poundage), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) Subsection (2) does not apply to the execution of process under a power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods).”

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I20 Sch. 13 para. 20 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Deeds of Arrangement Act 1914 (c. 47) E+W

F1 21 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 13 para. 21 omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 6 para. 2(20) (with Sch. 6 para. 3); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(e)(i)

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I21 Sch. 13 para. 21 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (c. 33) E+W

22 (1) Section 6 of the Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (mode of enforcing orders) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (3), after “distress” insert “ , control ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) For the purposes of its execution under subsection (3) in England and Wales, a warrant of distress has effect as a warrant of control.

(5) For the purposes of its execution under subsection (3) elsewhere than in England and Wales, a warrant of control has effect as a warrant of distress.”

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I22 Sch. 13 para. 22 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Agricultural Credits Act 1928 (c. 43) E+W

23 E+W In section 8 of the Agricultural Credits Act 1928 (supplemental provisions about agricultural charges), in subsection (7) after “distress for” insert “ , or the exercise of a power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) to recover, ”.

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I23 Sch. 13 para. 23 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (c. 65) E+W

24 E+W In section 2 of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (general restrictions on execution and other remedies), in subsection (2)(a) after “the levying of distress;” insert— “ using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods); ”.

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I24 Sch. 13 para. 24 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1954 (c. 39) E+W

25 E+W In section 5 of the Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1954 (power of Agricultural Land Tribunal to award costs), in subsection (3) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

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I25 Sch. 13 para. 25 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Criminal Justice Act 1961 (c. 39) E+W

26 E+W In section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1961 (interpretation) after subsection (1) insert—

“(1ZA) In the definition of “default” in subsection (1) the reference to want of sufficient distress to satisfy a fine or other sum includes a reference to circumstances where—

(a) there is power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to recover the fine or other sum from a person, but

(b) it appears, after an attempt has been made to exercise the power, that the person's goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding (as defined by paragraph 50(3) of that Schedule).”

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I26 Sch. 13 para. 26 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56) E+W

27 E+W The Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 is amended as follows.

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I27 Sch. 13 para. 27 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

28 (1) Section 13 (refusal to give possession to acquiring authority) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (4) for “levied by distress” substitute “ recovered by using the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) ”.

(3) Omit subsection (5).

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I28 Sch. 13 para. 28 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

29 E+W Omit section 29 (irregularities in proceedings under the Act).

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I29 Sch. 13 para. 29 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Criminal Justice Act 1967 (c. 80) E+W

30 E+W In section 104 of the Criminal Justice Act 1967 (general provisions as to interpretation) after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) In the definition of “sentence of imprisonment” in subsection (1) the reference to want of sufficient distress to satisfy a sum includes a reference to circumstances where—

(a) there is power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to recover the sum from a person, but

(b) it appears, after an attempt has been made to exercise the power, that the person's goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding (as defined by paragraph 50(3) of that Schedule).”

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I30 Sch. 13 para. 30 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (c. 77) E+W

31 E+W In section 12 of the Sea Fisheries Act 1968 (recovery of fines imposed on master etc. or crew), in subsection (3)—

(a) for “warrants of distress)” substitute “ warrants), as they apply to warrants of the kinds mentioned there, ”;

(b) omit the words from “as they apply” to the end.

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I31 Sch. 13 para. 31 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9) E+W

32 E+W The Taxes Management Act 1970 is amended as follows.

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I32 Sch. 13 para. 32 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F2 33 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F2 Sch. 13 para. 33 omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

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I33 Sch. 13 para. 33 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

34 E+W In section 62 (priority of claim for tax) at the end insert—

“(4) This section does not extend to England and Wales.”

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I34 Sch. 13 para. 34 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31) E+W

35 E+W In section 41 of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 (recovery of costs and compensation awarded by magistrates etc.) in subsection (3) for “writ of fieri facias” substitute “ writ of control ”.

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I35 Sch. 13 para. 35 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32) E+W

36 E+W In section 3 of the Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (application for order and conditions of court's power to make it), in subsection (4)(b), for “distress” substitute “ taking control of goods ”.

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I36 Sch. 13 para. 36 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71) E+W

37 E+W In section 66 of the Criminal Justice Act 1972 (interpretation etc.) [F3 omit subsection (2).]

Textual Amendments

F3 Words in Sch. 13 para. 37 omitted (6.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 25(9)(a), 61(3); S.I. 2014/830, art. 2

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I37 Sch. 13 para. 37 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (c. 53) E+W

38 E+W In section 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (rehabilitated persons and spent convictions) after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) In subsection (3)(a), the reference to want of sufficient distress to satisfy a fine or other sum includes a reference to circumstances where—

(a) there is power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to recover the fine or other sum from a person, but

(b) it appears, after an attempt has been made to exercise the power, that the person's goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding (as defined by paragraph 50(3) of that Schedule).”

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I38 Sch. 13 para. 38 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Patents Act 1977 (c. 37) E+W

39 E+W The Patents Act 1977 is amended as follows.

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I39 Sch. 13 para. 39 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

40 E+W In section 41 (amount of compensation of employees), in subsection (9) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

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I40 Sch. 13 para. 40 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

41 E+W In section 61 (proceedings for infringement of patent), in subsection (7)(a) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

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I41 Sch. 13 para. 41 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

42 E+W In section 93 (enforcement of orders for costs), in paragraph (a) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

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I42 Sch. 13 para. 42 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

43 E+W In section 107 (costs and expenses in proceedings before the comptroller), in subsection (2) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

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I43 Sch. 13 para. 43 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2) E+W

44 E+W In section 149 of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (non-payment of penalties etc: maximum terms of imprisonment) after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) In subsection (1)(b) as it applies to a magistrates' court in England or Wales the reference to default of sufficient distress to satisfy the amount of the penalty is a reference to want of sufficient goods to satisfy the amount, within the meaning given by section 79(4) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980.”

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I44 Sch. 13 para. 44 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) E+W

45 E+W The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

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I45 Sch. 13 para. 45 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

46 (1) Section 76 (enforcement of sums adjudged to be paid) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1) for “issue a warrant of distress for the purpose of levying the sum” substitute “ issue a warrant of control for the purpose of recovering the sum ”.

(3) In subsection (2)(a)—

(a) for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”;

(b) for “satisfy the sum with the costs and charges of levying the sum” substitute “ pay the amount outstanding, as defined by paragraph 50(3) of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 ”.

(4) In subsection (2)(b) for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

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I46 Sch. 13 para. 46 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

47 E+W In section 77 (postponement of issue of warrant), in subsection (1) for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

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I47 Sch. 13 para. 47 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

48 (1) Section 79 (release from custody and reduction of detention on payment) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “distress” in the first place substitute “ goods ”;

(b) for “and distress” substitute “ ,or (as the case may be) on the payment of the amount outstanding, ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “distress” in the first place substitute “ goods ”;

(b) for the words from “to so much of the said sum” to the end substitute “—

(a) to the amount outstanding at the time the period of detention was imposed, if the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) had been used for recovering the sum;

(b) otherwise, to so much of the sum as was due at that time.”

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) In this Act, references to want of sufficient goods to satisfy a sum of money are references to circumstances where—

(a) a warrant of control has been issued for the sum to be recovered from a person, but

(b) it appears on the return to the warrant that the person's money and goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding.

(5) In this section, “the amount outstanding” has the meaning given by paragraph 50(3) of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.”

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I48 Sch. 13 para. 48 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

49 E+W In section 80 (application of money found on defaulter to satisfy sum adjudged), in subsection (2) for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

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I49 Sch. 13 para. 49 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

50 E+W In section 81 (enforcement of fines imposed on young offenders) in subsections (1) and (3) for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

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I50 Sch. 13 para. 50 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

51 (1) Section 82 (restriction on power to impose imprisonment for default) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (3), for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

(3) In subsection (4A)(a), for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

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I51 Sch. 13 para. 51 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

52 E+W In section 87 (enforcement of payment of fines by High Court and county court) in subsection (1) for “writ of fieri facias” substitute “ writ of control ”.

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I52 Sch. 13 para. 52 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

53 (1) Section 87A (fines imposed on companies) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)(b), for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

(3) For subsection (1)(c) substitute—

“(c) it appears on the return to the warrant that the company's money and goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding,”.

(4) At the end insert—

“(3) In this section, “the amount outstanding” has the meaning given by paragraph 50(3) of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.”

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I53 Sch. 13 para. 53 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

54 E+W In section 88 (supervision pending payment) in subsections (4) and (6) for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

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I54 Sch. 13 para. 54 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

55 E+W In section 96 (civil debt: complaint for non-payment), in subsection (1) for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

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I55 Sch. 13 para. 55 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

56 E+W In section 120 (forfeiture of recognizance), in subsection (4) for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

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I56 Sch. 13 para. 56 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

57 (1) In section 125 (warrants) subsection (2) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) For “warrant of distress”, in the first place, substitute “ warrant of control ”.

(3) Omit the words from “This subsection” to the end.

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I57 Sch. 13 para. 57 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

58 (1) Section 125A (civilian enforcement officers) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (3), for “distress” substitute “ control ”.

(3) In subsection (3A), for “distress” substitute “ control ”.

(4) In subsection (4), for “against whom distress is levied” substitute “ , in the case of a warrant of control, against whom the warrant is issued ”.

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I58 Sch. 13 para. 58 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

59 E+W In section 125B (execution by approved enforcement agency), in subsection (4) for “against whom distress is levied” substitute “ , in the case of a warrant of control, against whom the warrant is issued ”.

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I59 Sch. 13 para. 59 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

60 E+W In section 125CA (power to make disclosure order), in subsection (2) for “distress” substitute “ control ”.

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I60 Sch. 13 para. 60 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

61 (1) Section 125D (execution by person not in possession of warrant) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) Omit subsection (3)(c).

(3) In subsection (4), for “against whom distress is levied” substitute “ , in the case of a warrant of control, against whom the warrant is issued ”.

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I61 Sch. 13 para. 61 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

62 E+W In section 133 (consecutive terms of imprisonment) in subsections (4) and (5) for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

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I62 Sch. 13 para. 62 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

63 (1) Section 150 (interpretation) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1) in the definitions of “impose imprisonment” and “sentence”, for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) References in this Act to want of sufficient goods to satisfy a fine or other sum of money have the meaning given by section 79(4).”

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I63 Sch. 13 para. 63 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

64 E+W Omit section 151.

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I64 Sch. 13 para. 64 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

65 E+W In Schedule 4A (powers of authorised officers executing warrants), omit paragraph 3.

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I65 Sch. 13 para. 65 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) E+W

66 (1) Section 43ZA of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (power of High Court to vary committal in default) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1) for “distress” in both places substitute “ goods ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) In subsection (1) references to want of sufficient goods to satisfy a sum are references to circumstances where—

(a) there is power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to recover the sum from a person, but

(b) it appears, after an attempt has been made to exercise the power, that the person's goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding (as defined by paragraph 50(3) of that Schedule).”

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I66 Sch. 13 para. 66 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

British Fishing Boats Act 1983 (c. 8) E+W

F4 67 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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F4 Sch. 13 para. 67 omitted (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(r), Sch. 23 para. 32(5)

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I67 Sch. 13 para. 67 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28) E+W

68 E+W The County Courts Act 1984 is amended as follows.

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I68 Sch. 13 para. 68 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

69 (1) Section 85 (execution of judgments or orders for payment of money) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1), for the words from “by execution” to the end substitute “ under a warrant under subsection (2). ”

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “warrant of execution in the nature of a writ of fieri facias” substitute “ warrant of control ”;

(b) for the words from “levy” to the end substitute “ use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) to recover the money payable under the judgment or order. ”

(4) After that subsection insert—

“(2A) The person to whom a warrant under subsection (2) must be directed is to be determined in accordance with arrangements made by a person authorised by or on behalf of the Lord Chancellor.”

(5) Omit subsection (3).

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I69 Sch. 13 para. 69 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

70 (1) Section 86 (execution of orders for payment by instalments) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1) for “execution on the order” substitute “ a warrant of control to recover any of that sum ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “execution is to issue” substitute “ a warrant of control is to be issued ”;

(b) for “execution may issue” substitute “ a warrant of control may be issued ”.

(4) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “execution or successive executions may issue” substitute “ a warrant or successive warrants of control may be issued ”;

(b) for the words from “no execution” to “it issues” substitute “ no warrant of control may be issued unless when it is issued ”.

Commencement Information

I70 Sch. 13 para. 70 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

71 (1) Section 87 (execution to be superseded on payment) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “warrant of execution” substitute “ warrant of control ”;

(b) for “levied” substitute “ recovered ”.

(3) Omit subsection (2).

(4) For the heading “Execution to be superseded on payment” substitute “ Indorsement of amount on warrant ”.

Commencement Information

I71 Sch. 13 para. 71 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

72 E+W Omit sections 89 to 91.

Commencement Information

I72 Sch. 13 para. 72 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

73 E+W In section 92 (penalty for rescuing goods seized), after subsection (2) insert—

“(3) This section does not apply in the case of goods seized under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.”

Commencement Information

I73 Sch. 13 para. 73 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

74 E+W Omit sections 93 to [F5 98 and] 100.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Sch. 13 para. 74 inserted (6.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 25(9)(b), 61(3); S.I. 2014/830, art. 2

Commencement Information

I74 Sch. 13 para. 74 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

75 E+W In section 101 (interpleader by district judge), after subsection (3) insert—

“(4) This section does not apply in the case of goods seized under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.”

Commencement Information

I75 Sch. 13 para. 75 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

76 E+W Omit sections 102 and 103.

Commencement Information

I76 Sch. 13 para. 76 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

77 E+W In section 104 (information as to writs and warrants of execution) in subsection (2) for “A bailiff of [F6 the county court]” substitute “ The person to whom a warrant issued by [F6 the county court] is directed ”.

Textual Amendments

F6 Words in Sch. 13 para. 77 substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

Commencement Information

I77 Sch. 13 para. 77 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

78 E+W Omit section 123.

Commencement Information

I78 Sch. 13 para. 78 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

79 (1) Section 124 (liability of bailiff for neglect to levy execution) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for the words from “a bailiff” to “the execution” substitute “ [F7 the county court] issues a warrant of execution, control, possession or delivery and the person to whom it is directed loses the opportunity of executing it ”;

F8 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “the bailiff” substitute “ that person ”;

(b) for “execution” substitute “ warrant was ”.

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Sch. 13 para. 79(2)(a) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F8 Sch. 13 para. 79(2)(b) omitted (22.4.2014) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 136(b); S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

Commencement Information

I79 Sch. 13 para. 79 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

80 E+W In section 125 (irregularity in executing warrants) in subsection (1) after “but” insert “ , except in the case of a warrant of control (to which Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 applies), ”.

Commencement Information

I80 Sch. 13 para. 80 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

81 (1) Section 126 (actions against bailiffs acting under warrants) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (3) omit the words from “but” to the end.

(3) In subsection (4)—

(a) after “section” insert “ “bailiff” in relation to a warrant means the person to whom the warrant is directed, and ”;

(b) omit “ “bailiff””;

(c) for “a bailiff” substitute “ that person ”.

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) This section does not apply to an action for anything done under a power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.”

Commencement Information

I81 Sch. 13 para. 81 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

82 E+W In section 147 (interpretation) in subsection (1) omit the definition of “bailiff”.

Commencement Information

I82 Sch. 13 para. 82 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Finance Act 1984 (c. 43) E+W

83 E+W In the Finance Act 1984 omit section 16 (unpaid car tax and VAT: distress).

Commencement Information

I83 Sch. 13 para. 83 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Gas Act 1986 (c. 44) E+W

84 E+W In paragraph 29 of Schedule 2B to the Gas Act 1986 (gas meters and fittings not to be subject to distress) in sub-paragraph (1)(a) after “liable” insert “ to be taken control of under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, or ”.

Commencement Information

I84 Sch. 13 para. 84 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) E+W

85 E+W In section [F9 436(1)] of the Insolvency Act 1986 (expressions used generally) insert in the appropriate place—

““distress” includes use of the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, and references to levying distress, seizing goods and related expressions shall be construed accordingly;”.

Textual Amendments

F9 Words in Sch. 13 para. 85 substituted (6.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 25(9)(c), 61(3); S.I. 2014/830, art. 2

Commencement Information

I85 Sch. 13 para. 85 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (c. 20) E+W

86 (1) Section 15 of the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing Act 1988 (termination: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) after “distress” in the first place insert “ or any power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) ”;

(b) after “levied” insert “ or that power was exercised ”.

(3) In subsection (3) after “levied” insert “ or the power there mentioned was exercisable ”.

Commencement Information

I86 Sch. 13 para. 86 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41) E+W

87 E+W The Local Government Finance Act 1988 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I87 Sch. 13 para. 87 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

88 E+W After section 62 insert—

“62A Recovery by taking control of goods

Where a liability order has been made against a person under regulations under Schedule 9, the billing authority may use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) to recover the amount in respect of which the order was made, to the extent that it remains unpaid.”

Commencement Information

I88 Sch. 13 para. 88 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

89 (1) Schedule 9 (non-domestic rating: administration) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In paragraph 1 for “recovery” substitute “ the recovery, otherwise than under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods), ”.

(3) In paragraph 3—

(a) omit sub-paragraph (2)(b);

(b) in sub-paragraph (4)(b), after “method” in the second place insert “ provided for in section 62A above or ”.

Commencement Information

I89 Sch. 13 para. 89 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29) E+W

90 E+W In paragraph 11 of Schedule 6 to the Electricity Act 1989 (electrical plant etc not to be liable to be taken in execution), in sub-paragraph (2)(b) after “liable” insert “ to be taken control of under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, or ”.

Commencement Information

I90 Sch. 13 para. 90 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Companies Act 1989 (c. 40) E+W

91 E+W In section 180 of the Companies Act 1989 (proceedings against market property by unsecured creditors) in subsection (1) after “levied,” insert “ and no power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) may be exercised, ”.

Commencement Information

I91 Sch. 13 para. 91 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (c. 22) E+W

92 (1) Paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (recovery of property taken in distress etc.) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) after “distress” in the first place insert “ or under any power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) ”;

(b) after “levied” insert “ or that power was exercised ”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (2)—

(a) For “This” substitute “ Sub-paragraph (1) ”;

(b) after “levied” insert “ or the power mentioned there was exercisable ”.

Commencement Information

I92 Sch. 13 para. 92 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48) E+W

93 E+W The Child Support Act 1991 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I93 Sch. 13 para. 93 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

94 (1) Section 35 (enforcement of liability orders by distress) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In the heading for “distress” substitute “ taking control of goods ”.

(3) In subsection (1) for the words from “levy” to the end substitute “ use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) to recover the amount in respect of which the order was made, to the extent that it remains unpaid. ”

(4) Omit subsections (2) to (8).

Commencement Information

I94 Sch. 13 para. 94 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

95 E+W In section 39A (commitment to prison and disqualification from driving), in subsection (1)(a), for “levy an amount by distress under this Act” substitute “ recover an amount by virtue of section 35(1) ”.

Commencement Information

I95 Sch. 13 para. 95 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

96 E+W In section 40 (commitment to prison) for subsection (4)(a)(i) substitute—

“(i) the amount outstanding, as defined by paragraph 50(3) of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods); and”.

Commencement Information

I96 Sch. 13 para. 96 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

97 E+W In section 40B (disqualification from driving: further provision) for subsection (3)(a) substitute—

“(a) the amount outstanding, as defined by paragraph 50(3) of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods); and”.

Commencement Information

I97 Sch. 13 para. 97 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Water Industry Act 1991 (c. 56) E+W

98 E+W In section 179 of the Water Industry Act 1991 (vesting of works in undertaker), in subsection (4)(b) after “liable” insert “ to be taken control of under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, or ”.

Commencement Information

I98 Sch. 13 para. 98 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Water Resources Act 1991 (c. 57) E+W

99 E+W In Schedule 15 to the Water Resources Act 1991 (supplemental provisions with respect to drainage charges), in paragraph 12(2)(b) for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

Commencement Information

I99 Sch. 13 para. 99 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Land Drainage Act 1991 (c. 59) E+W

100 E+W In section 54 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (powers for enforcing payment of drainage rates), in subsection (2)(b) for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

Commencement Information

I100 Sch. 13 para. 100 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) E+W

101 E+W The Social Security Administration Act 1992 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I101 Sch. 13 para. 101 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

102 E+W In section 71 (overpayments: general), in subsection (10)(a) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

Commencement Information

I102 Sch. 13 para. 102 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

103 E+W In section 75 (overpayments of housing benefit), in subsection (7)(a) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

Commencement Information

I103 Sch. 13 para. 103 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

104 (1) Section 121A (recovery of contributions etc in England and Wales) is amended as follows. E+W

F10 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) Omit subsections (2) to (8) and (10).

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 13 para. 104(2) omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I104 Sch. 13 para. 104 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14) E+W

105 E+W The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I105 Sch. 13 para. 105 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

106 E+W In section 14 (administration, penalties and enforcement), after subsection (3) insert—

“(4) Where a liability order has been made against a person under regulations under Schedule 4, the billing authority concerned may use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) to recover the amount in respect of which the order was made, to the extent that it remains unpaid.”

Commencement Information

I106 Sch. 13 para. 106 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

107 (1) Schedule 4 (enforcement: England and Wales) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In paragraph 1(1) and (2) after “recovery” insert “ , otherwise than under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods), ”.

(3) In paragraph 5 (attachment of earnings etc)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1A)(a) for “; and” substitute “ (unless paragraph (b) applies); ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (1A)(b) for sub-paragraph (i) and the words before it substitute—

“(b) where a person authorised to act under the power conferred by section 14(4) (power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007) has reported to the authority concerned that he was unable (for whatever reason) to find sufficient goods of the debtor to pay the amount outstanding—

(i) the amount outstanding at the time when the attachment of earnings order is made, and”;

(c) at the end insert—

“(9) In this paragraph “the amount outstanding” has the meaning given by paragraph 50(3) of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.”

(4) Omit paragraph 7 (distress).

(5) In paragraph 8 (commitment to prison)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1)(a)—

(i) omit the words from “an authority” to “paragraph 7 above”;

(ii) for the words from “the person” to “levy the amount” substitute “ there are insufficient goods to satisfy an amount under section 14(4) ”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) In sub-paragraph (1) the reference to insufficient goods to satisfy an amount under section 14(4) is a reference to circumstances where a person authorised to act under the power conferred by section 14(4) (power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007) has reported to the authority concerned that he was unable (for whatever reason) to find sufficient goods of the debtor to pay the amount outstanding.”;

(c) for sub-paragraph (2)(a) substitute—

“(a) the amount outstanding at the time when the warrant of commitment is issued; and”;

(d) at the end insert—

“(4) In this paragraph “the amount outstanding” has the meaning given by paragraph 50(3) of Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.”

(6) In paragraph 12 (relationship between remedies) in sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) omit paragraph (c);

(b) in paragraph (d), for “distress” substitute “ the power conferred by section 14(4) ”;

(c) in paragraph (e), for “distress” substitute “ exercise of the power conferred by section 14(4) ”;

(d) in paragraph (f), for “distress” substitute “ exercise of the power conferred by section 14(4) ”.

(7) Omit paragraph 19 (3).

Commencement Information

I107 Sch. 13 para. 107 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52) E+W

108 E+W Schedule A1 to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (collective bargaining: recognition) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I108 Sch. 13 para. 108 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

109 (1) Paragraph 19E is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In sub-paragraph (5) for “by execution issued from that court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (6) for the words from the beginning to “carried out” substitute “ Where a warrant of control is issued under section 85 of the 1984 Act to recover an amount in accordance with sub-paragraph (5), the power conferred by the warrant is exercisable ”.

Commencement Information

I109 Sch. 13 para. 109 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

110 (1) Paragraph 28 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In sub-paragraph (6) for “by execution issued from that court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (6A) for the words from the beginning to “carried out” substitute “ Where a warrant of control is issued under section 85 of the 1984 Act to recover an amount in accordance with sub-paragraph (6), the power conferred by the warrant is exercisable ”.

Commencement Information

I110 Sch. 13 para. 110 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

111 (1) Paragraph 120 is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In sub-paragraph (6) for “by execution issued from that court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (6A) for the words from the beginning to “carried out” substitute “ Where a warrant of control is issued under section 85 of the 1984 Act to recover an amount in accordance with sub-paragraph (6), the power conferred by the warrant is exercisable ”.

Commencement Information

I111 Sch. 13 para. 111 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43) E+W

112 E+W In section 27 of the Railways Act 1993 (transfer of franchise assets and shares), in subsection (6) after “levied” insert “ and no power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 may be exercised ”.

Commencement Information

I112 Sch. 13 para. 112 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Finance Act 1994 (c. 9) E+W

113 (1) The Finance Act 1994 is amended as follows. E+W

Commencement Information

I113 Sch. 13 para. 113 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F11 114 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 13 para. 114 omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I114 Sch. 13 para. 114 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

115 E+W In section 11 (breaches of walking possession agreements), for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) This section extends only to Northern Ireland.”

Commencement Information

I115 Sch. 13 para. 115 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

116 (1) Schedule 7 (insurance premium tax) is amended as follows. E+W

F12 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) In paragraph 19, for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

“(5) This paragraph extends only to Northern Ireland.”

Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 13 para. 116(2) omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I116 Sch. 13 para. 116 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23) E+W

117 E+W The Value Added Tax Act 1994 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I117 Sch. 13 para. 117 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

118 E+W In section 48 (VAT representatives), in subsection (7A) after “enforcement” insert “ by taking control of goods or, in Northern Ireland, ”.

Commencement Information

I118 Sch. 13 para. 118 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F13 119 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 13 para. 119 omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I119 Sch. 13 para. 119 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

120 E+W In section 68 (breach of walking possession agreements) for subsection (5) substitute—

“(5) This section extends only to Northern Ireland.”

Commencement Information

I120 Sch. 13 para. 120 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Pensions Act 1995 (c. 26) E+W

121 E+W In section 10 of the Pensions Act 1995 (civil penalties), in subsection (8A)(a) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

Commencement Information

I121 Sch. 13 para. 121 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Finance Act 1996 (c. 8) E+W

122 E+W Schedule 5 to the Finance Act 1996 (landfill tax) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I122 Sch. 13 para. 122 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F14 123 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 13 para. 123 omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I123 Sch. 13 para. 123 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

124 E+W In paragraph 24, for sub-paragraph (4) substitute—

“(4) This paragraph extends only to Northern Ireland.”

Commencement Information

I124 Sch. 13 para. 124 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17) E+W

125 E+W In section 15 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (enforcement), in subsection (1) for [F15 the words from “by execution”, to “court” in the first place after “by execution”,] substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

Textual Amendments

F15 Words in Sch. 13 para. 125 substituted (6.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 25(9)(d), 61(3); S.I. 2014/830, art. 2

Commencement Information

I125 Sch. 13 para. 125 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Finance Act 1997 (c. 16) E+W

126 (1) Section 51 of the Finance Act 1997 (enforcement by distress) is amended as follows. E+W

F16 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) In subsection (1) after “by regulations” insert “ not having effect in England and Wales or Scotland ”.

(4) Omit subsection (7).

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 13 para. 126(2) omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I126 Sch. 13 para. 126 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 (c. 27) E+W

127 E+W In section 7 of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) Act 1997 (recovery of payments due under section 6), in subsection (4) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

Commencement Information

I127 Sch. 13 para. 127 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39) E+W

128 E+W F17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 13 para. 128 repealed (6.4.2009) by Employment Act 2008 (c. 24), ss. 20, 22, Sch. Pt. 2; S.I. 2009/603, {art. (2)} (subject to art. 3)

Commencement Information

I128 Sch. 13 para. 128 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999 (c. 3) E+W

129 E+W In section 5 of the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) Act 1999 (recovery of NHS charges), in subsection (4) (so far as it continues to have effect) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

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I129 Sch. 13 para. 129 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29) E+W

130 E+W In section 216 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (protection of key system assets), in subsection (4) after “levied” insert “ and no power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) may be exercised ”.

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I130 Sch. 13 para. 130 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 (c. 6) E+W

131 E+W The Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 is amended as follows.

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I131 Sch. 13 para. 131 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

132 (1) Section 78 (limit on magistrates' courts' power to impose imprisonment etc.) is (until its repeal by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) comes into force) amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsection (4) for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) In subsection (4) the reference to want of sufficient goods to satisfy a fine is a reference to circumstances where—

(a) there is power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to recover the fine from a person, but

(b) it appears, after an attempt has been made to exercise the power, that the person's goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding (as defined by paragraph 50(3) of that Schedule).”

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I132 Sch. 13 para. 132 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

133 (1) Section 163 (general definition) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) The existing words become subsection (1).

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(2) In the definition of “sentence of imprisonment” in subsection (1) the reference to want of sufficient distress to satisfy a sum includes a reference to circumstances where—

(a) there is power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to recover the sum from a person, but

(b) it appears, after an attempt has been made to exercise the power, that the person's goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding (as defined by paragraph 50(3) of that Schedule).”

Commencement Information

I133 Sch. 13 para. 133 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8) E+W

134 E+W In Schedule 17 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (the ombudsman scheme), in [F18 paragraphs 16(a) and 16D(a)] for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

Textual Amendments

F18 Words in Sch. 13 para. 134 substituted (6.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), ss. 25(9)(e), 61(3); S.I. 2014/830, art. 2

Commencement Information

I134 Sch. 13 para. 134 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Finance Act 2000 (c. 17) E+W

135 E+W Schedule 6 to the Finance Act 2000 (climate change levy) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I135 Sch. 13 para. 135 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F19 136 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 13 para. 136 omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I136 Sch. 13 para. 136 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

137 E+W In paragraph 90 for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

“(5) This paragraph extends only to Northern Ireland.”

Commencement Information

I137 Sch. 13 para. 137 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26) E+W

138 E+W In section 104 of the Postal Services Act 2000 (inviolability of mails), in subsection (2) after paragraph (b) insert—

“(ba) in England and Wales, being taken control of under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007,”.

Commencement Information

I138 Sch. 13 para. 138 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Finance Act 2001 (c. 9) E+W

139 E+W Schedule 5 to the Finance Act 2001 (aggregates levy: recovery and interest) is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I139 Sch. 13 para. 139 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

F20 140 E+W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 13 para. 140 omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I140 Sch. 13 para. 140 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

141 E+W In paragraph 15 for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—

“(5) This paragraph extends only to Northern Ireland.”

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I141 Sch. 13 para. 141 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29) E+W

142 E+W The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is amended as follows.

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I142 Sch. 13 para. 142 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

143 E+W In section 58 (restraint orders: restrictions), in subsection (2) after “levied” insert “ , and no power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) may be exercised, ”.

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I143 Sch. 13 para. 143 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

144 E+W In section 59 (enforcement receivers: restrictions), in subsection (2) after “levied” insert “ , and no power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) may be exercised, ”.

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I144 Sch. 13 para. 144 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

145 E+W F21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 13 para. 145 repealed (1.4.2008) by Serious Crime Act 2007 (c. 27), ss. 92, 94, Sch. 14; S.I. 2008/755, art. 2(c)(d)(xvii)

Commencement Information

I145 Sch. 13 para. 145 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

146 E+W In section 253 (interim receiving orders: restriction on proceedings and remedies) in subsection (1)(b) after “levied” insert “ , and no power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) may be exercised, ”.

Commencement Information

I146 Sch. 13 para. 146 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Finance Act 2003 (c. 14) E+W

147 (1) Schedule 12 to the Finance Act 2003 (stamp duty land tax: collection and recovery of tax) is amended as follows. E+W

F22 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) In paragraph 2(1) omit “England and Wales or”.

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 13 para. 147(2) omitted (5.4.2014) by virtue of Finance Act 2008 (c. 9), s. 129(4), Sch. 43 para. 11(d); S.I. 2014/906, art. 3

Commencement Information

I147 Sch. 13 para. 147 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) E+W

148 E+W The Courts Act 2003 is amended as follows.

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I148 Sch. 13 para. 148 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

149 E+W In Part 9 of Schedule 5 (operation of collection orders after increase imposed), in paragraph 38(1)(a), for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

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I149 Sch. 13 para. 149 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

150 E+W In Schedule 6 (discharge of fines by unpaid work), in paragraph 2(1)(a)(i), for “warrant of distress” substitute “ warrant of control ”.

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I150 Sch. 13 para. 150 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

151 (1) Schedule 7 (High Court writs of execution) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In paragraph 4, after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) But it is subject to Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 in the case of a writ conferring power to use the procedure in that Schedule.”

(3) For paragraph 6 substitute—

“6 (1) Paragraph 7 applies to any writ of execution against goods which is issued from the High Court.

(2) Paragraphs 8 to 11—

(a) do not apply to any writ that confers power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, but

(b) apply to any other writ of execution against goods which is issued from the High Court.”

(4) Omit paragraph 8(5).

Commencement Information

I151 Sch. 13 para. 151 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (c. 43) E+W

152 E+W In section 155 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (recovery of NHS charges), in subsection (7) for “by execution issued from the county court” substitute “ under section 85 of the County Courts Act 1984 ”.

Commencement Information

I152 Sch. 13 para. 152 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) E+W

153 E+W The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.

Commencement Information

I153 Sch. 13 para. 153 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

154 (1) Section 154 (general limit on magistrates' power to impose imprisonment) is amended as follows. E+W

(2) In subsections (4) and (6) for “distress” substitute “ goods ”.

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) In this section references to want of sufficient goods to satisfy a fine or other sum of money have the meaning given by section 79(4) of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980.”

Commencement Information

I154 Sch. 13 para. 154 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

155 E+W In section 305 (interpretation of Part 12) after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) [F23 In this Part any reference] to want of sufficient distress to satisfy a sum includes a reference to circumstances where—

(a) there is power to use the procedure in Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 to recover the sum from a person, but

(b) it appears, after an attempt has been made to exercise the power, that the person's goods are insufficient to pay the amount outstanding (as defined by paragraph 50(3) of that Schedule).”

Textual Amendments

F23 Words in Sch. 13 para. 155 substituted (3.12.2012) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), ss. 110(11), 151(1) (with Sch. 15); S.I. 2012/2906, art. 2(d)

Commencement Information

I155 Sch. 13 para. 155 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18) E+W

156 E+W In the Traffic Management Act 2004 omit—

(a) section 82(3)(a);

(b) section 83.

Commencement Information

I156 Sch. 13 para. 156 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)

Income Tax Act 2007 (c. 3) E+W

157 E+W In section 955(4) of the Income Tax Act 2007 (proceedings before set-off claim is made) after “attachment” insert “ or under Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (taking control of goods) ”.

Commencement Information

I157 Sch. 13 para. 157 in force at 6.4.2014 by S.I. 2014/768, art. 2(1)(b)