Definitions and Repeal

38 Definitions.

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

  • F1The expression “county”, in relation to England, means, subject to the provisions of Schedule 2A to this Act, a county for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1972;

  • F2“enforcement officer” means an individual who is authorised to act as an enforcement officer under the Courts Act 2003;

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  • The expression “writ” includes any process.

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F10Any reference to a justice of the peace for a county shall be construed in relation to any area in England F11and Wales outside Greater London as a reference to a justice of the peace for a commission area F12. . . comprising the whole or any part of that county.

C139 Repeal.

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This repeal shall not affect,—

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the right of any city or borough under any charter; or

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any such power, right, privilege, obligation, liability, or duty of any sheriff or officer of a sheriff as exists by common law at the passing of this Act; F6. . .

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F62

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F73

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F92

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