Courts Act 2003

Contents

3,491 provisions, too many to show on one page. Open a part or section to read it with its history and connections, or search inside the text.

1. Part 1 · Maintaining the court system
   1. Abolition of magistrates' courts committees
   2. Court staff and accommodation
   3. Courts boards
   4. The general duty
2. Part 2 · Justices of the peace
   1. Miscellaneous
   2. Application of receipts of magistrates' courts etc.
   3. Chairman and deputy chairmen and the bench
   4. District Judges (Magistrates' Courts)
   5. Fines officers and designated officers
   6. Legal advice
   7. Lay justices
   8. Places, dates and times of sittings
   9. Protection and indemnification of justices and justices' clerks
   10. Supplementary provisions about the bench
   11. The commission of the peace and local justice areas
3. Part 3 · Magistrates' courts
   1. Civil jurisdiction and procedure
   2. Criminal jurisdiction and procedure
   3. Family proceedings courts and youth courts
4. Part 4 · Court security
   1. 51 Court security officers
   2. 52 Powers of search
   3. 53 Powers to exclude, remove or restrain persons
   4. 54 Surrender and seizure of articles
   5. 54A Powers in relation to jurors' electronic communications devices
   6. 55 Powers to retain articles surrendered or seized
   7. 55A Retention of knives surrendered or seized
   8. 56 Regulations about retention of articles
   9. 57 Assaulting and obstructing court security officers
5. Part 5 · Inspectors of court administration
   1. 58 ................................
   2. 59 ................................
   3. 60 ................................
   4. 61 ................................
   5. 61A ................................
6. Part 6 · Judges
   1. Flexibility in deployment of judicial resources
   2. Offices, titles, styles etc.
7. Part 6A · Exercise of judicial functions by authorised persons
   1. 67A Meaning of “judicial office holder” and “relevant judicial function”
   2. 67B Authorisation to exercise relevant judicial functions
   3. 67C Exercise of relevant judicial functions: reconsideration of decisions
   4. 67D Directions and independence: authorised persons
   5. 67E Protection of authorised persons
   6. 67F Costs in legal proceedings: authorised persons
   7. 67G Indemnification of authorised persons
8. Part 7 · Procedure rules and practice directions
   1. Civil Procedure Rules
   2. Criminal Procedure Rules and practice directions
   3. Family Procedure Rules and practice directions
9. Part 7A · Civil proceedings: prohibition of cross-examination in person
   1. 85E Prohibition of cross-examination in person: introductory
   2. 85F Prohibition of cross-examination in person: victims of offences
   3. 85G Prohibition of cross-examination in person: persons protected by injunctions etc
   4. 85H Prohibition of cross-examination in person: evidence of domestic abuse
   5. 85I Direction for prohibition of cross-examination in person: other cases
   6. 85J Directions under section 85I: supplementary
   7. 85K Alternatives to cross-examination in person
   8. 85L Costs of legal representatives appointed under section 85K(6)
   9. 85M Guidance for legal representatives appointed under section 85K(6)
   10. 85N Regulations under Part 7A
10. Part 7ZA · Transmission and recording of court and tribunal proceedings
    1. Offence of recording or transmission
    2. Remote observation and recording
11. Part 8 · Miscellaneous
    1. Damages
    2. Fines
    3. Fees and costs
    4. Provisions relating to criminal procedure and appeals
    5. Provisions relating to Northern Ireland
    6. Register of judgments etc. and execution of writs
12. Part 9 · Final provisions
    1. 107 Interpretation
    2. 108 Rules, regulations and orders
    3. 109 Minor and consequential amendments, repeals, etc.
    4. 110 Commencement
    5. 111 Extent
    6. 112 Short title
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14. Schedule 2 · Abolition of magistrates' courts committees: transfers
    1. Part 1 Property transfer schemes
    2. Part 2 Staff transfers
    3. Part 3 Miscellaneous and supplementary
15. Schedule 3 · Pre-trial hearings in magistrates' courts
16. Schedule 3A · Further provision about the inspectors of court administration
    1. (1) Further provision about the inspectors of court administration
    2. (2) Further provision about the inspectors of court administration
    3. (3) Further provision about the inspectors of court administration
    4. (4) Further provision about the inspectors of court administration
    5. (5) Further provision about the inspectors of court administration
    6. (6) Further provision about the inspectors of court administration
17. Schedule 5 · Collection of fines AND OTHER SUMS IMPOSED ON CONVICTION
    1. Part 1 Introductory
    2. Part 2 Immediate payment of fines: discounts
    3. Part 3 Attachment of earnings orders and applications for benefit deductions
    4. Part 3A Disclosure of information, and meaning of "relevant benefit" etc
    5. Part 3B Justice act (northern ireland) 2016: information sharing
    6. Part 4 Making of collection orders
    7. Part 5 Discount where collection order made
    8. Part 6 Variation of collection orders containing payment terms
    9. Part 7 Effect of first default on collection order containing payment terms
    10. Part 8 Operation of collection orders containing reserve terms
    11. Part 9 Further steps
    12. Part 10 Supplementary provisions
18. Schedule 6 · Discharge of fines by unpaid work
    1. Introductory
    2. Cases where work order may be made
    3. Provisions of order
    4. Effect of order on enforcement of payment
    5. Appointment of, and duties of, supervisor
    6. Obligations of person subject to work order, and effect of compliance
    7. Effect of payment
    8. Revocation or variation of order
    9. Allowing for work done
    10. Effect of revocation
    11. Order not directly enforceable
    12. Evidence of supervisor
    13. Provision of information
19. Schedule 7 · Enforcement of Certain Writs and Warrants
    1. Enforcement officers: general
    2. Writs of execution against goods
    3. Supplementary
20. Schedule 8 · Minor and consequential amendments
    1. Parochial Libraries Act 1708 (c. 14)
    2. Distress for Rent Act 1737 (c. 19)
    3. Inclosure Act 1773 (c. 81)
    4. Sale of Farming Stock Act 1816 (c. 50)
    5. Burial Ground Act 1816 (c. 141)
    6. Inclosure and Drainage (Rates) Act 1833 (c. 35)
    7. Judgments Act 1838 (c. 110)
    8. Metropolitan Police Act 1839 (c. 47)
    9. Ordnance Survey Act 1841 (c. 30)
    10. Railway Regulation Act 1842 (c. 55)
    11. Defence Act 1842 (c. 94)
    12. London Hackney Carriages Act 1843 (c. 86)
    13. Companies Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (c. 16)
    14. Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (c. 18)
    15. Railway Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 (c. 20)
    16. Geological Survey Act 1845 (c. 63)
    17. Markets and Fairs Clauses Act 1847 (c. 14)
    18. Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (c. 27)
    19. Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 (c. 34)
    20. Cemeteries Clauses Act 1847 (c. 65)
    21. Town Police Clauses Act 1847 (c. 89)
    22. Hares Act 1848 (c. 29)
    23. Indictable Offences Act 1848 (c. 42)
    24. Evidence Act 1851 (c. 99)
    25. Inclosure Act 1859 (c. 43)
    26. Ecclesiastical Courts Jurisdiction Act 1860 (c. 32)
    27. Defence Act 1860 (c. 112)
    28. Offences Against the Person Act 1861 (c. 100)
    29. Poaching Prevention Act 1862 (c. 114)
    30. Criminal Procedure Act 1865 (c. 18)
    31. Dockyard Ports Regulation Act 1865 (c. 125)
    32. Newspapers, Printers and Reading Rooms Repeal Act 1869 (c. 24)
    33. Promissory Oaths Act 1871 (c. 48)
    34. Prevention of Crimes Act 1871 (c. 112)
    35. Fairs Act 1873 (c. 37)
    36. Commons Act 1876 (c. 56)
    37. Municipal Corporations Act 1882 (c. 50)
    38. Explosive Substances Act 1883 (c. 3)
    39. Sheriffs Act 1887 (c. 55)
    40. Local Government Act 1888 (c. 41)
    41. Behring Sea Award Act 1894 (c. 2)
    42. Public Health Acts Amendment Act 1907 (c. 53)
    43. Indictments Act 1915 (c. 90)
    44. Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 (c. 33)
    45. Criminal Justice Act 1925 (c. 86)
    46. Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12)
    47. Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 (c. 13)
    48. Public Offices (Site) Act 1947 (c. 45)
    49. The National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29)
    50. Criminal Justice Act 1948 (c. 58)
    51. Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 (c. 55)
    52. Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76)
    53. National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949 (c. 97)
    54. Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (c. 37)
    55. Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (c. 65)
    56. Prison Act 1952 (c. 52)
    57. Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18)
    58. Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19)
    59. Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53)
    60. Maintenance Orders Act 1958 (c. 39)
    61. Manoeuvres Act 1958 (7 & 8 Eliz. 2 c. 7)
    62. Obscene Publications Act 1959 (c. 66)
    63. Road Traffic Act 1960 (c. 16)
    64. Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (c. 62)
    65. Administration of Justice Act 1960 (c. 65)
    66. Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2)
    67. Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act 1963 (c. 41)
    68. Administration of Justice Act 1964 (c. 42)
    69. Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 (c. 45)
    70. Compulsory Purchase Act 1965 (c. 56)
    71. Public Works Loans Act 1965 (c. 63)
    72. Criminal Procedure (Attendance of Witnesses) Act 1965 (c. 69)
    73. National Loans Act 1968 (c. 18)
    74. Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (c. 19)
    75. Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20)
    76. Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65)
    77. Children and Young Persons Act 1969 (c. 54)
    78. Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9)
    79. Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31)
    80. Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)
    81. Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)
    82. Fire Precautions Act 1971 (c. 40)
    83. Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)
    84. Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (c. 18)
    85. Civil Evidence Act 1972 (c. 30)
    86. Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71)
    87. Administration of Justice Act 1973 (c. 15)
    88. Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18)
    89. Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (c. 60)
    90. Juries Act 1974 (c. 23)
    91. Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c. 46)
    92. Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)
    93. Evidence (Proceedings in Other Jurisdictions) Act 1975 (c. 34)
    94. Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975 (c. 51)
    95. Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52)
    96. Bail Act 1976 (c. 63)
    97. Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)
    98. Administration of Justice Act 1977 (c. 38)
    99. Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45)
    100. Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22)
    101. Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23)
    102. Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37)
    103. Licensed Premises (Exclusion of Certain Persons) Act 1980 (c. 32)
    104. Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43)
    105. Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980 (c. 47)
    106. Highways Act 1980 (c. 66)
    107. Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (c. 37)
    108. Senior Courts Act 1981
    109. Betting and Gaming Duties Act 1981 (c. 63)
    110. Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27)
    111. Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53)
    112. County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
    113. Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42)
    114. Building Act 1984 (c. 55)
    115. Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60)
    116. Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23)
    117. Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51)
    118. Transport Act 1985 (c. 67)
    119. Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
    120. Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (c. 46)
    121. Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 (c. 27)
    122. Coroners Act 1988 (c. 13)
    123. Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33)
    124. Local Government Finance Act 1988 (c. 41)
    125. Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
    126. Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (c. 53)
    127. Dangerous Dogs Act 1989 (c. 30)
    128. Extradition Act 1989 (c. 33)
    129. Football Spectators Act 1989 (c. 37)
    130. Children Act 1989 (c. 41)
    131. Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42)
    132. Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)
    133. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9)
    134. Computer Misuse Act 1990 (c. 18)
    135. Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41)
    136. Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53)
    137. Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 (c. 65)
    138. Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5)
    139. Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)
    140. Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40)
    141. Charities Act 1992 (c. 41)
    142. Protection of Badgers Act 1992 (c. 51)
    143. Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)
    144. Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48)
    145. Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (c. 22)
    146. Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23)
    147. Drug Trafficking Act 1994 (c. 37)
    148. Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995 (c. 13)
    149. Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21)
    150. Criminal Appeal Act 1995 (c. 35)
    151. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)
    152. Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14)
    153. Police Act 1996 (c. 16)
    154. Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c. 25)
    155. National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39)
    156. Breeding and Sale of Dogs (Welfare) Act 1999 (c. 11)
    157. Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 (c. 23)
    158. Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11)
    159. Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)
    160. Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43)
    161. Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 (c. 3)
    162. Private Security Industry Act 2001 (c. 12)
    163. Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001 (c. 16)
    164. International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17)
    165. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29)
    166. Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38)
21. Schedule 9 · Transitional provisions and savings
    1. Interpretation
    2. Orders contracting out the provision of officers and staff
    3. Local justice areas
    4. Appointment and assignment of lay justices
    5. The supplemental list
    6. Keepers of the rolls
    7. Chairman and deputy chairmen of the bench
    8. Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate)
    9. Justices' clerks and assistant clerks
    10. Family proceedings courts
    11. Youth courts
    12. Inspectors of court administration
    13. Collection of fines and discharge of fines by unpaid work
    14. Register of judgments and orders
22. Schedule 10 · Repeals