Definitions and Repeal E+W

38 Definitions. E+W

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

• [F1 The 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;]

• F2 F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• The expression “writ” includes any process.

• F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F5 Any reference to a justice of the peace for a county shall be construed in relation to any area in England [F6 and Wales] outside Greater London as a reference to a justice of the peace for a commission area F7 . . . comprising the whole or any part of that county.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 38 inserted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/1748, reg. 8(1)(a)

F2 S. 38: definition of "enforcement officer" inserted (15.3.2004) by Courts Act 2003 (c. 39), ss. 109(1), 110, Sch. 8 para. 63; S.I. 2004/401, art. 2(b)(iii)

F3 Definitions of “Treasury” and “county” repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1908 (c. 49) and Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70), Sch. 30

F4 Definition of “quarter sessions” repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1908 (c. 49)

F5 Words in s. 38 inserted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/674, reg. 2, Sch. Pt. II para. 3

F6 Words in s. 38 inserted (1.4.1996) by S.I. 1996/675, art. 2, Sch. Pt. II para. 3

F7 Words in s. 38 repealed (27.9.1999) by 1999 c. 22, ss. 106, 108(3)(f), Sch. 15, Pt. V(1)

39 Repeal. E+W

F8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1) This repeal shall not affect,—

F9 (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c) the right of any city or borough under any charter; or

(d) 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; F9 . . .

F9 (e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F10 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F8 Words repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1908 (c. 49)

F9 S. 39 except para. (formerly proviso) (1)(c)(d) repealed (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group 1

F10 S. 39(3) repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1966 (c. 5)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 “This repeal” means repeal of enactments specified in Sch. 3 to this Act.

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F11 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Textual Amendments

F11 S. 40(1) repealed by Administration of Justice Act 1977 (c. 38), Sch. 5 Pt. V

F12 S. 40(2) repealed (19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. I Group 1