SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10The family court

Part 2The family court: further amendments

Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22)

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The Access to Justice Act 1999 is amended as follows.

I279

In section 54(1) (rules may require permission to appeal) after paragraph (a) insert—

aa

the family court,

I380

In section 55(1) (limitations on right to appeal to Court of Appeal against a decision made on an appeal) before “or the High Court” insert “ , the family court ”.

I481

In section 56(1) (power to prescribe alternative appellate court) after paragraph (a) insert—

aa

the family court,

I582

In section 57(1) (appeals otherwise than to Court of Appeal may be redirected there)—

a

before “or the High Court” insert “ , the family court ”, and

b

after paragraph (b) insert

or

c

the President of the Family Division where it is the family court from which or to which the appeal is made, or from which permission to appeal is sought,