Justices of the Peace Act 1949
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Long titleAn Act to amend the law relating to justices of the peace.
Citation12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 101
Territorial extent[b]
Royal assent16 December 1949
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act to amend the law relating to justices of the peace. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 101 |
| Territorial extent | [b] |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 16 December 1949 |
| Commencement | 16 December 1949[c] |
| Repealed | 31 January 2013 |
| Other legislation | |
| Amends | See § Repealed enactments |
| Repeals/revokes | See § Repealed enactments |
| Amended by | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
| Revised text of statute as amended | |
The Justices of the Peace Act 1949[d] (12, 13 & 14 Geo. 6. c. 101) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that amended the law relating to justices of the peace in England and Wales and Scotland.[1]
Repealed enactments
Section 46(2) of the act repealed 169 enactments, listed in parts I, II and III of the seventh schedule to the act.[2]
| Citation | Short title | Description | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hen. 5. st. 2. c. 1 | Qualifications of justices of the peace | Justices of the peace shall be appointed from the residents. | The whole act. |
| 25 & 26 Vict. c. 61 | Highways Act 1862 | The Highways Act, 1862 | Section thirty-eight, |
| 38 & 39 Vict. c. 55 | Public Health Act 1875 | The Public Health Act, 1875. | In section two hundred and fifty-eight the words “ by reason of his being a member of any local authority or”. |
| 45 & 46 Vict. c. 50 | Municipal Corporations Act 1882 | The Municipal Corporations Act, 1882. | Subsection (3) of section one hundred and fifty-seven. |
| 6 Edw. 7. c. 16 | Justices of the Peace Act 1906 | The Justices of the Peace Act, 1906. | Sections two and five and paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section six. |
| 13 & 14 Geo. 5. c. 16 | Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1923 | The Salmon and Fresh- water Fisheries Act, 1923. | In section seventy-six, the words “ a member of a fishery board or”. |
| 22 & 23 Geo. 5. c. 37 | Solicitors Act 1932 | The Solicitors Act, 1932 | Section fifty-four. |
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 51 | Local Government Act 1933 | The Local Government Act, 1933. | In section eighteen, in sub-section (7) the words, from the first “ and ” to “ ceases to be mayor” and in subsection (8) the words “ in addition ”. |
| 26 Geo. 5 & 1 Edw. 8. c. 50 | Public Health (London) Act 1936 | The Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | In subsection (1) of section two hundred and eighty-three the words “ by reason of his being a member of a sanitary authority or” as respects justices of the peace being members of an authority referred to in section three of this Act. |
| 4 & 5 Geo. 6. c. 27 | Justices (Supplemental List) Act 1941 | The Justices (Supplemental List) Act, 1941. | The whole act. |
| Citation | Short title | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|
| 2 & 3 Vict. c. 71 | Metropolitan Police Courts Act 1839 | Section sixteen. |
| 32 & 33 Vict. c. 62 | Debtors Act 1869 | Section ten as respects courts of summary jurisdiction. |
| 36 & 37 Vict. c. 9 | Bastardy Laws Amendment Act 1873 | Section six. |
| 38 & 39 Vict. c. 90 | Employers and Workmen Act 1875 | The concluding paragraph of section eight as respects courts of summary jurisdiction; and the concluding paragraph of section nine. |
| 42 & 43 Vict. c. 49 | Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879 | Section twenty-nine. |
| 47 & 48 Vict. c. 43 | Summary Jurisdiction Act 1884 | Section twelve. |
| 7 Edw. 7. c. 32 | Dogs Act 1906 | In subsection (1), of section five, the words “in England by rules made by the Lord Chancellor and ” |
| 3 & 4 Geo. 5. c. 28 | Mental Deficiency Act 1913 | Subsection (5) of section forty-four. |
| 4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 6 | Affiliation Orders Act 1914 | Section six. |
| 4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 58 | Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 | Subsection (2) of section three; subsection (1) of section forty. |
| 10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. 33 | Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act 1920 | Section seven from “ and” onwards. |
| 15 & 16 Geo. 5. c. 45 | Guardianship of Infants Act 1925 | Subsection (2) of section seven. |
| 15 & 16 Geo. 5. c. 86 | Criminal Justice Act 1925 | In subsections (4) and (7) of section twelve, the words “made under this Act”; section seventeen. |
| 16 & 17 Geo. 5. c. 29 | Adoption of Children Act 1926 | Subsection (2) of section eight as respects courts of summary jurisdiction. |
| 17 & 18 Geo. 5. c. 21 | Moneylenders Act 1927 | Subsection (5) of section two. |
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 12 | Children and Young Persons Act 1933 | Subsection (3) of section thirty-four; subsection (3) of section forty-six; subsection (3) of section forty-seven; in section one hundred and one subsection (1) from “ and the power” onwards and subsection (2); sub-paragraph (4) of paragraph 1 of the Second Schedule. |
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 42 | Service of Process (Justices) Act 1933 | In subsection (2) of section three the definition of “ prescribed ”. |
| 25 & 26 Geo. 5. c. 46 | Money Payments (Justices Procedure) Act 1935 | Section fourteen. |
| 26 Geo. 5 & 1 Edw. 8. c. 50 | Public Health (London) Act 1936 | Section two hundred and seventy from “ and the power ” onwards. |
| 1 Edw. 8 & 1 Geo. 6. c. 58 | Summary Procedure (Domestic Proceedings) Act 1937 | In subsection (1) of section four the words “by rules made by the Lord Chancellor under this section ”. |
| 11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 29 | National Assistance Act 1948 | Subsection (9) of section forty-four. |
| 11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 43 | Children Act 1948 | Subsection (7) of section twenty-six. |
| 11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 58 | Criminal Justice Act 1948 | Subsection (6) of section nineteen. |
| Citation | Short title | Description | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Hen. 8. c. 24 | Jurisdiction in Liberties Act 1535 | The Jurisdiction in Liberties Act, 1535. | Sections two, four, five and, so far as they relate to justices of the peace, fourteen and fifteen. |
| 34 & 35 Hen. 8. c. 26 | Laws in Wales Acts 1535–1542 | The Laws in Wales Act, 1542. | In section twenty-one the words “There shall be justices of peace and also one custos rotulorum in every of the said twelve shires ” and the word “ said ”. |
| 14 Eliz. c. 13 | Hexhamshire Act 1572 | An Act for the annexing of Hexam and Hexam-shire to the county of Northumberland. | The words “ justices of peace ”. |
| 1 Car. 1. c. 1 | Sunday Observance Act 1625 | The Sunday Observance Act, 1625. | The words “ the same to be employed and converted to the use of the poor of the parish where such offence shall be committed ”. |
| 3 Car. 1. c. 2 | Sunday Observance Act 1627 | The Sunday Observance Act, 1627. | The words from “ All which forfeitures ” to “ forfeiture ”. |
| 29 Car. 2. c. 7 | Sunday Observance Act 1677 | The Sunday Observance Act, 1677. | Section two from “ and all and singular ” onwards. |
| 11 Geo. 2. c. 19 | Distress for Rent Act 1737 | The Distress for Rent Act, 1737. | In section four, the words “ to such landlord or landlords, his, her, or their bailiffs, servant or agent”. |
| 15 Geo. 2. c. 33 | Starr and Bent Act 1741 | The Starr and Bent Act, 1741. | In sections six and seven, the words from “ one moiety ” onwards. |
| 19 Geo. 2. c. 21 | Profane Oaths Act 1745 | The Profane Oaths Act, 1745. | In section seven, the words from “ to be disposed of” to “ committed ”; sections nine and ten. |
| 17 Geo. 3. c. 56 | Frauds by Workmen Act 1777 | The Frauds by Workmen Act, 1777. | In section three the words from “ every such pecuniary penalty ” to “ and then ” and from “ and afterwards ” to “ appoint”. |
| 32 Geo. 3. c. 56 | Servants' Characters Act 1792 | The Servants' Characters Act, 1792. | In section six the words from “ one moiety” to “ committed ”. |
| 33 Geo. 3. c. 55 | Parish Officers Act 1793 | The Parish Officers Act, 1793. | Section one from the words “ and such fine ” where they first occur to the words “ imposing the same ”. |
| 35 Geo. 3. c. 113 | Sale of Beer Act 1795 | The Sale of Beer Act, 1795. | Section five to the word “ appoint ”; section ten from “ and such penalty” onwards. |
| 39 Geo. 3. c. 79 | Unlawful Societies Act 1799 | The Unlawful Societies Act, 1799. | In section thirty-six, the words “ or the informer before any justice ”. |
| 51 Geo. 3. c. 36 | Cinque Ports Act 1811 | The Cinque Ports Act, 1811. | Sections one to five and section eight. |
| 57 Geo. 3. c. 19 | Seditious Meetings Act 1817 | The Seditious Meetings Act, 1817. | In section thirty-one, the words “ or to the informer before any justice ”. |
| 9 Geo. 4. c. 43 | Division of Counties Act 1828 | The Division of Counties Act, 1828. | The whole act. |
| 10 Geo. 4. c. 44 | Metropolitan Police Act 1829 | The Metropolitan Police Act, 1829. | Section thirty-seven. |
| 11 Geo. 4 & 1 Will. 4. c. 64 | Beerhouse Act 1830 | The Beerhouse Act, 1830 | Section twenty-four from the words “ or either ” onwards. |
| 1 & 2 Will. 4. c. 32 | Game Act 1831 | The Game Act, 1831. | Section thirty-seven. |
| 1 & 2 Will. 4. c. 41 | Special Constables Act 1831 | The Special Constables Act, 1831. | Section fifteen from “and every ” onwards. |
| 5 & 6 Will. 4. c. 50 | Highways Act 1835 | The Highways Act, 1835 | Section one hundred and three, from “and the penalties” onwards. |
| 6 & 7 Will. 4. c. 12 | Petty Sessional Divisions Act 1836 | The Petty Sessional Divisions Act, 1836. | The whole act. |
| 6 & 7 Will. 4. c. 87 | Liberties Act 1836 | The Liberties Act, 1836 | Section two so far as it provides for any place to be a liberty for the purpose of justices and sections three, six, seven and nine to eleven. |
| 2 & 3 Vict. c. 15 | Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act 1839 | The Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act, 1839. | In section six, the words from “ at the rate ” to “ year ”; in section seven, the words from “ or sum ” where first occurring to “ or sum ” where next occurring; section nine from “and the said clerk” onwards. |
| 2 & 3 Vict. c. 47 | Metropolitan Police Act 1839 | The Metropolitan Police Act, 1839. | In section seventy-seven, the words from “ and so much ” to “ conviction ” where first occurring and from “ and the residue ” onwards. |
| 2 & 3 Vict. c. 71 | Metropolitan Police Courts Act 1839 | The Metropolitan Police Courts Act, 1839. | In section three the words from “ each ” to “ bar ”; section thirty-four; section forty-two; section forty-six; section forty-seven. |
| 2 & 3 Vict. c. 82 | Counties (Detached Parts) Act 1839 | The Counties (Detached Parts) Act, 1839. | Section three. |
| 2 & 3 Vict. c. xciv | City of London Police Act 1839 | An Act for regulating the police in the City of London. | In section thirty-two the words from “ and upon conviction ” to “ of this Act ” as respects convictions before a court of summary jurisdiction; and as respects penalties imposed by such a court, in section ninety-seven the words from “ all which penalties ” to “ of this Act”. |
| 5 & 6 Vict. c. 44 | Licensing Act 1842 | The Licensing Act, 1842 | Section five from “and such penalty ” onwards. |
| 5 & 6 Vict. c. 110 | Coventry Act 1842 | An Act to annex the “ county of the City of Coventry to Warwickshire, and to define the boundary of the City of Coventry. | The first proviso to section one; section seven; in section ten the words “ and no recorder”. |
| 6 & 7 Vict. c. 30 | Pound-breach Act 1843 | The Pound-breach Act, 1843. | Section one from “ and it” onwards. |
| 6 & 7 Vict. c. 40 | Hosiery Act 1843 | The Hosiery Act, 1843 | In section twenty the words from “to be applied” to “ if any ”. |
| 6 & 7 Vict. c. 68 | Theatres Act 1843 | The Theatres Act, 1843 | In section five the words from “and every” onwards; in section twenty-one the words from the first “ shall ” to “ if any ” as respects penalties imposed by courts of summary jurisdiction. |
| 6 & 7 Vict. c. xliv | Merthyr Tydfil Justices of the Peace Act 1843 | An Act to provide for the more effectual execution of the office of a justice of the peace within the parish of Merthyr Tydfil and certain adjoining parishes. | Sections eight, thirteen and fourteen. |
| 7 & 8 Vict. c. 61 | Counties (Detached Parts) Act 1844 | The Counties (Detached Parts) Act, 1844. | Section three. |
| 8 & 9 Vict. c. 16 | Companies Clauses Act 1845 | The Companies Clauses Act, 1845. | Section one hundred and fifty-two. |
| 8 & 9 Vict. c. 20 | Railways Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 | The Railways Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845. | Section twenty-three from “ and ” onwards; in section fifty-seven, the words from “ to the trustees ” to “ thereof ”; in section fifty-eight, the words from “ and such penalty ” to “ owner thereof”; in section sixty-four the words “ to the said commissioners, or trustees, or surveyor ”; in sections eighty-four, ninety-nine, one hundred and three, one hundred and five, one hundred and sixteen and one hundred and nineteen, the words “ to the company ”; section one hundred and fifty; in section one hundred and fifty-nine the words from “ and except” to “ be applied” and the words “ paid and applied ”. |
| 8 & 9 Vict. c. 118 | Inclosure Act 1845 | The Inclosure Act, 1845 | Section one hundred and fifty-nine from “ all which ” onwards. |
| 10 & 11 Vict. c. 14 | Markets and Fairs Clauses Act 1847 | The Markets and Fairs Clauses Act, 1847. | In section twenty-six the words “ to the person requiring such cart to be weighed”; in section fifty-six the words from “ and except” to “ be applied ” and the words “paid and applied ”. |
| 10 & 11 Vict. c. 16 | Commissioners Clauses Act 1847 | The Commissioners Clauses Act, 1847. | In section one hundred and six the words from “ and except” to “ be applied” and the words “ paid and applied ”. |
| 10 & 11 Vict. c. 27 | Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 1847 | The Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act, 1847. | In section ninety-five the words from “and except” to “be applied ” and the words “paid and applied ”. |
| 10 & 11 Vict. c. 34 | Towns Improvement Clauses Act 1847 | The Towns Improvement Clauses Act, 1847. | In section thirty the words “ to the commissioners ”. |
| 10 & 11 Vict. c. 65 | Cemeteries Clauses Act 1847 | The Cemeteries Clauses Act, 1847. | In sections fifty-eight and fifty-nine the words “ to the company ”. |
| 11 & 12 Vict. c. 43 | Summary Jurisdiction Act 1848 | The Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1848. | In section thirty-one the words from “ according to the ” to “ every such clerk ” and the words from “ and the said clerk” onwards. |
| 11 & 12 Vict. c. 99 | Inclosure Act 1848 | The Inclosure Act, 1848. | Section ten from “and such sum ” onwards. |
| 12 & 13 Vict. c. 18 | Petty Sessions Act 1849 | The Petty Sessions Act, 1849. | Sections two and three. |
| 12 & 13 Vict. c. 83 | Inclosure Act 1849 | The Inclosure Act, 1849. | Section ten from the words “ and such sum ” to the word “ direct ” where next occurring. |
| 13 & 14 Vict. c. 105 | Liberties Act 1850 | The Liberties Act, 1850 | In section one, the words “ to the justices of any liberty, or”; in section two, the words from “ and shall also ” to “ advertised and given”, the words “ or liberty ” in both places, the words “custos rotulorum” and the words “clerk of the peace” where last occurring; in section three, the words from “ as well” to “ therein ”; section four from “ and shall” onwards; sections six and seven. |
| 14 & 15 Vict. c. 55 | Criminal Justice Administration Act 1851 | The Criminal Justice Administration Act, 1851. | In their application to justices' clerks, sections ten and eleven and in section twelve the words “by virtue of any order made under this Act ”, the words “ under this Act ” where next occurring and the words from “ and in every such case ” onwards. |
| 15 & 16 Vict. c. 79 | Inclosure Act 1852 | The Inclosure Act, 1852 | Section thirty-three from the words “ and such sum ” to the words “regulated pastures ”. |
| 16 & 17 Vict. c. 119 | Betting Act 1853 | The Betting Act, 1853. | Section nine. |
| 17 & 18 Vict. c. 38 | Gaming Houses Act 1854 | The Gaming Houses Act, 1854. | Section eight. |
| 18 & 19 Vict. c. 48 | Cinque Ports Act 1855 | The Cinque Ports Act, 1855. | Sections three to eight. |
| 20 & 21 Vict. c. 1 | Cinque Ports Act 1857 | The Cinque Ports Act, 1857. | The whole act. |
| 21 & 22 Vict. c. 73 | Stipendiary Magistrates Act 1858 | The Stipendiary Magistrates Act. 1858. | Section fourteen. |
| 22 & 23 Vict. c. 65 | Petty Sessional Divisions Act 1859 | The Petty Sessional Divisions Act, 1859. | The whole act. |
| 24 & 25 Vict. c. 110 | Old Metal Dealers Act 1861 | The Old Metal Dealers Act, 1861. | Section ten from “ or to be applied ” onwards. |
| 26 & 27 Vict. c. 97 | Stipendiary Magistrates Act 1863 | The Stipendiary Magistrates Act, 1863. | The whole act. |
| 28 & 29 Vict. c. 37 | County of Sussex Act 1865 | The County of Sussex Act, 1865. | Sections four to eight and section eleven. |
| 28 & 29 Vict. c. 103 | Falmouth Gaol Discontinuance Act 1865 | The Falmouth Gaol Discontinuance Act, 1865. | The whole act. |
| 30 & 31 Vict. c. 63 | Chatham and Sheerness Stipendiary Magistrate Act 1867 | The Chatham and Sheerness Stipendiary Magistrate Act, 1867. | The whole act. |
| 30 & 31 Vict. c. 115 | Justices of the Peace Act 1867 | The Justices of the Peace Act, 1867. | In section two the words “petty or special or ”. |
| 30 & 31 Vict. c. 124 | Merchant Shipping Act 1867 | The Merchant Shipping Act. 1867. | The whole act. |
| 31 & 32 Vict. c. 22 | Petty Sessions and Lock-up House Act 1868 | The Petty Sessions and Lock-up House Act, 1868. | In section three, the definitions of “ petty sessions ” and “ quarter sessions ”; sections four and five; section eight to “ respectively; and ”; paragraph 2 in section ten. |
| 31 & 32 Vict. c. 119 | Regulation of Railways Act 1868 | The Regulation of Railways Act, 1868. | In section twenty-one the words from “ one half” to “ rate ”. |
| 31 & 32 Vict. c. xxxvi | Merthyr Tydfil Stipendiary Magistrate Act 1868 | An Act to extend the limits of the Act for appointing a stipendiary justice of the peace for the parish of Merthyr Tydfil and adjoining places; and for other purposes. | Section six. |
| 32 & 33 Vict. c. 34 | Stipendiary Magistrates Act 1869 | The Stipendiary Magistrates Act, 1869. | In section two, the words from “ who ” to “ years ” and the words “ qualified as aforesaid”. |
| 32 & 33 Vict. c. 49 | Local Stamp Act 1869 | The Local Stamp Act, 1869 | The whole act. |
| 32 & 33 Vict. c. 53 | Cinque Ports Act 1869 | The Cinque Ports Act, 1869. | The whole act. |
| 34 & 35 Vict. c. xc | Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act 1871 | The Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act, 1871. | Section fifteen; section twenty to “ Provided always that” and from “ Provided also ” onwards, except as respects the magistrate holding office at the coming into force of this repeal; section twenty-one from the beginning to the words “pounds and”; section thirty. |
| 35 & 36 Vict. c. 93 | Pawnbrokers Act 1872 | The Pawnbrokers Act, 1872. | The second paragraph of section thirty-three, except so far as it enables the court to direct any sum to be applied in making satisfaction to the party injured; in section thirty-five the words from “ which forfeiture ” to “thereof”; section forty-six, so far as it enables a court of summary jurisdiction to direct payment to a complainant who is not the party aggrieved. |
| 37 & 38 Vict. c. 45 | County of Hertford and Liberty of St. Alban Act 1874 | The County of Hertford and Liberty of St. Alban Act, 1874. | Section six. |
| 38 & 39 Vict. c. 55 | Public Health Act 1875 | The Public Health Act, 1875. | In section twenty-six the words “ to the urban authority ”; section two hundred and fifty-four. |
| 39 & 40 Vict. c. 20 | Statute Law Revision (Substituted Enactments) Act 1876 | The Statute Law Revision (Substituted Enactments) Act, 1876. | Section one from the first “ that” to “ and ” where next occurring. |
| 40 & 41 Vict. c. 43 | Justices Clerks Act 1877 | The Justices Clerks Act, 1877. | Sections two to four; section five from “Provided that” onwards; and sections six, seven and nine. |
| 41 & 42 Vict. c. 15 | Customs and Inland Revenue Act 1878 | The Customs and Inland Revenue Act, 1878. | In paragraph (2) of section twenty-three the words from “the benefit” to the last “ and ”. |
| 41 & 42 Vict. c. 49 | Weights and Measures Act 1878 | The Weights and Measures Act, 1878. | In section fifty-seven, paragraph 4 and paragraph 5 from “ and the proceeds” onwards. |
| 41 & 42 Vict. c. lv | Manchester Division and Borough of Salford (Stipendiary Justices) Act 1878 | The Manchester Division and Borough of Salford (Stipendiary Justices) Act, 1878. | Section thirty-seven except as respects the magistrate holding office at the coming into force of this repeal; sections thirty-nine to forty-one; section forty-two from the word “ not”, where first occurring, onwards; section forty-three except as respects a magistrate to whom subsection (1) of section thirty-three of this Act does not apply; sections forty-four and forty-five. |
| 41 & 42 Vict. c. cxciii | Ramsgate Improvement Act 1878 | The Ramsgate Improvement Act, 1878. | Sections eighteen and nineteen. |
| 42 & 43 Vict. c. cxix | Stratford-upon-Avon Borough Act 1879 | The Stratford upon Avon Borough Act, 1879. | Section seventy-eight as respects justices of the peace. |
| 42 & 43 Vict. c. 49 | Summary Jurisdiction Act 1879 | The Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1879. | In section eight the words from “the court may also” onwards; paragraph (e) of subsection (1) of section twenty-nine; section thirty; in section forty-eight the words “the justices of a borough or ” and the words “ and the principal Act therein mentioned ”. |
| 44 & 45 Vict. c. 58 | Army Act 1881 | The Army Act. | In section one hundred and sixty-six, subsection (3) and subsection (6) to the word “ informer ”. |
| 45 & 46 Vict. c. 50 | Municipal Corporations Act 1882 | The Municipal Corporations Act, 1882. | Subsections (1), (2) and (6) of section one hundred and fifty-nine; section one hundred and sixty; section one hundred and sixty-one; section two hundred and twenty-one; in section two hundred and forty-eight, subsection (2) except in its application to the coroners of Hastings and Dover and subsections (3), (4), (6) and (7). |
| 46 & 47 Vict. c. 18 | Municipal Corporations Act 1883 | The Municipal Corporations Act, 1883. | Subsection (2) of section seventeen from “and to have” onwards. |
| 47 & 48 Vict. c. 43 | Summary Jurisdiction Act 1884 | The Summary Jurisdiction Act, 1884. | In section eight, the first paragraph, and in the second the words “ petty sessional courthouse or” and the words “provided or”. |
| 51 & 52 Vict. c. 41 | Local Government Act 1888 | The Local Government Act, 1888. | In paragraph (iv) of section three the words “justices rooms ” and “ and the justices ”; in section thirty, in subsection (1) the words “ and of clerks of the justices ” and in subsection (3) the words “ or to clerks of the justices ”, the words “ or justices out of session ”, the words “ or the said clerks ” and the words from “or to the application of ” to ” by clerks to justices”; in section thirty-eight, paragraph (7) and in paragraph (8) the words from “ and if” to “justices ”; in subsection (12) of section forty-two the words “petty sessional or”; subsection (3) of section forty-eight; in subsection (3) of section sixty-four the words “ and justices out of sessions ” and the words “ or justices ”; in section sixty-six the words “ or justices out of session ”; paragraph (a) of proviso (16) to section seventy-five; paragraphs (7) and (8) of section eighty-three; section eighty-four; subsection (1) of section one hundred and seventeen from “ but ” onwards. |
| 52 & 53 Vict. c. clxvii | Local Government Board's Provisional Order Confirmation (No. 2) Act 1889 | The Local Government Board's Provisional Order Confirmation (No. 2) Act, 1889. | In the Schedule, in Article VI, the words “ custos rotulorum ”, the words “ quarter sessions, justices ” and the words “ and clerk of the peace”; paragraph (1) of Article VII; in paragraph (2) of Article VII the words “ or quarter sessions ”; paragraph (2) of Article VIII; Articles IX, XI and XII; in Article XV the words from the beginning to “ Southampton and” where first occurring and the words “ and quarter sessions ”; in Articles XVI and XVII the words “ and quarter sessions” wherever occurring, and in paragraph (2) of Article XVII the words from “ and all” to “ order ”. |
| 53 & 54 Vict. c. 5 | Lunacy Act 1890 | The Lunacy Act, 1890. | In subsections (4) and (6) of section ten, the words “ or place” wherever occurring; section three hundred and twenty-six from “ and ” onwards. |
| 57 & 58 Vict. c. 57 | Diseases of Animals Act 1894 | The Diseases of Animals Act, 1894. | Subsection (5) of section fifty-seven. |
| 57 & 58 Vict. c. 60 | Merchant Shipping Act 1894 | The Merchant Shipping Act, 1894. | Subsection (6) of section two hundred and fourteen from “and fines” onwards; subsection (3) of section two hundred and thirty-two; subsection (4) of section two hundred and eighty-seven from “and the fine” onwards; in subsection (3) of section three hundred and seventy-six, the words “ the person by whom the wages are payable or of ”; in subsection (1) of section six hundred and ninety-nine in its application to courts of summary jurisdiction, the words from “ or to be applied ” onwards. |
| 57 & 58 Vict. c. xxvii | Merthyr Tydfil Stipendiary Justice Act 1894 | The Merthyr Tydfil Stipendiary Justice Act, 1894. | In section four the words from the first “shall” to “he”, except as respects the magistrate holding office at the coming into force of this repeal; in section five, the words from “ at ” to “ state ”; sections seven to ten. |
| 58 & 59 Vict. c. cvii | Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act 1895 | The Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act, 1895. | Section eight; in section eleven, the words from “by the” to “ or ” where next occurring and the word “ other ”. |
| 60 & 61 Vict. c. 26 | Metropolitan Police Courts Act 1897 | The Metropolitan Police Courts Act, 1897. | Section one from the last “ and ” onwards; section six; in section seven in subsection (1) the words from “or” onwards and subsection (2). |
| 61 & 62 Vict. c. 31 | Metropolitan Police Courts Act 1898 | The Metropolitan Police Courts Act, 1898. | The whole act. |
| 62 & 63 Vict. c. xc | South Staffordshire Stipendiary Justice Act 1899 | The South Staffordshire Stipendiary Justice Act, 1899. | In subsection (5) of section fifteen, the words from “ of one ” to “ be paid ”; in subsection (3) of section seventeen the words from “ of four ” to “ be paid ”; sections nineteen and twenty; in section twenty-two the words “ and clerk of accounts ”; in section twenty-three the words “ or the clerk of accounts ”; in section twenty-four the words “clerk of accounts”; section twenty-seven. |
| 63 & 64 Vict. c. clvii | Ramsgate Corporation Act 1900 | The Ramsgate Corporation Act, 1900. | Section eighteen from the words “ and from ” onwards, so far as relates to the court of quarter sessions for the county of Kent or any division thereof; sections nineteen and twenty. |
| 4 Edw. 7. c. 28 | Weights and Measures Act 1904 | The Weights and Measures Act. 1904. | Subsection (2) of section thirteen. |
| 4 Edw. 7. c. clvii | County of Suffolk Act 1904 | The County of Suffolk Act, 1904. | Sections four, five and six; in section seven the words “either at courts of sessions of the peace or”; section eight; in section sixteen the words “ or custos rotulorum ” and the words “custos rotulorum” in the second place where they occur; section seventeen to the words “ respectively and ”; section nineteen. |
| 7 Edw. 7. c. 9 | Territorial and Reserve Forces Act 1907 | The Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, 1907. | Subsection (3) of section twenty-four from “ subject” onwards. |
| 7 Edw. 7. c. cxxviii | Merthyr Tydfil Stipendiary Justice Act 1907 | The Merthyr Tydfil Stipendiary Justice Act, 1907. | In section three, in subsection (4) the words from “ and such ” to “ magistrate ” except as respects the magistrate holding office at the coming into force of this repeal, and paragraph (B) of subsection (5); section four; in section five, subsections (3) to (8); sections six and seven. |
| 8 Edw. 7. c. 44 | Commons Act 1908 | The Commons Act, 1908 | Subsection (2) of section one from the second “and” onwards. |
| 10 Edw. 7 & 1 Geo. 5. c. 24 | Licensing (Consolidation) Act 1910 | The Licensing (Consolidation) Act, 1910. | In section two, subsection (3) except the words “ (3) For the purposes of this Act as respects a licensing district being a borough the licensing justices are the borough licensing committee ”, and subsection (5); in section three, subsection (1) from “ during ” onwards and subsection (2); the concluding paragraph of subsection (1) of section twenty-nine; section one hundred and four; section one hundred and five from “but” onwards; in section one hundred and ten in the definition of “county”, the first paragraph and in the second paragraph the words from “ and ” onwards. |
| 2 & 3 Geo. 5. c. 3 | Shops Act 1912 | The Shops Act, 1912 | The proviso to subsection (1) of section fourteen from the last “ and ” onwards. |
| 3 & 4 Geo. 5. c. 27 | Forgery Act 1913 | The Forgery Act, 1913 | Subsection (5) of section five and subsection (3) of section eight. |
| 4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 6 | Affiliation Orders Act 1914 | The Affiliation Orders Act, 1914. | Subsection (1) of section one and subsection (3) of that section from “ and where ” onwards. |
| 4 & 5 Geo. 5. c. 58 | Criminal Justice Administration Act 1914 | The Criminal Justice Administration Act, 1914. | Paragraph (d) of subsection (1) of section five from the word “ offence ” onwards, except the word “ fine ”; subsection (4) of section thirty; section thirty-four. |
| 8 & 9 Geo. 5. | Unknown | The Air Force Act | In section one hundred and sixty-six subsection (3) and subsection (6) to the word “ informer ”. |
| 10 & 11 Geo. 5. c. lxxxvi | Pontypridd Stipendiary Magistrate Act 1920 | The Pontypridd Stipendiary Magistrate Act, 1920. | Section six from the first “ attend ” to the last “ shall”, except as respects the magistrate holding office at the coming into force of this repeal; in section seven the words from “ at ” to “ state ”; sections eight to sixteen. |
| 11 & 12 Geo. 5. c. 31 | Police Pensions Act 1921 | The Police Pensions Act, 1921. | In the Second Schedule, paragraphs 1 and 3 and as respects fines imposed by a court of summary jurisdiction paragraph 2. |
| 12 & 13 Geo. 5. c. lxxvi | Birmingham Corporation Act 1922 | The Birmingham Corporation Act, 1922. | Section eighty-one. |
| 13 & 14 Geo. 5. c. 8 | Industrial Assurance Act 1923 | The Industrial Assurance Act, 1923. | In its application to courts of summary jurisdiction subsection (6) of section thirty-nine to the second “ and ”. |
| 13 & 14 Geo. 5. c. 16 | Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1923 | The Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act, 1923. | Subsection (2) of section seventy-three. |
| 20 & 21 Geo. 5. c. clxxiv | Cardiff Corporation Act 1930 | The Cardiff Corporation Act, 1930. | Section one hundred and twenty-seven except as respects a magistrate to whom subsection (1) of section thirty-three of this Act does not apply. |
| 20 & 21 Geo. 5. c. clxxviii | Manchester Corporation (General Powers) Act 1930 | The Manchester Corporation (General Powers) Act, 1930. | Section thirty-nine as respects any person who after the coming into force of section twenty-two of this Act is or serves the clerk to the justices. |
| 21 & 22 Geo. 5. c. 42 | Agricultural Marketing Act 1931 | The Agricultural Marketing Act, 1931. | In its application to courts of summary jurisdiction, subsection (4) of section six. |
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 12 | Children and Young Persons Act 1933 | The Children and Young Persons Act, 1933. | The proviso to subsection (2) of section forty-seven; subsection (6) of section forty-eight; paragraph (d) of subsection (2) of section eighty-eight from “to order” onwards; paragraph 3 of the Second Schedule. |
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 25 | Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1933 | The Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933. | Subsection (4) of section twenty-four. |
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 31 | Agricultural Marketing Act 1933 | The Agricultural Marketing Act, 1933. | The second paragraph of subsection (5) of section six. |
| 23 & 24 Geo. 5. c. 51 | Local Government Act 1933 | The Local Government Act, 1933. | In section eighteen, subsection (9). |
| 25 & 26 Geo. 5. c. 9 | Herring Industry Act 1935 | The Herring Industry Act, 1935. | The second paragraph of subsection (2) of section six. |
| 26 Geo. 5 & 1 Edw. 8. c. 5 | Public Health (London) Act 1936 | The Public Health (London) Act, 1936. | Subsection (3) of section forty-five; subsection (4) of section sixty-two; subsection (4) of section sixty-four; subsection (1) of section seventy-three; subsection (1) of section one hundred and seventy-eight; in section two hundred and sixty-five, subsection (2) as respects fines imposed by a court of summary jurisdiction; in section two hundred and eighty-one, subsection (1) and in subsection (3) the words “ fines or other sums recoverable or ”; Part IV of the First Schedule. |
| 26 Geo. 5 & 1 Edw. 8. c. cxi | Wolverhampton Corporation Act 1936 | The Wolverhampton Corporation Act, 1936. | Except as respects the magistrate holding office at the coming into force of this repeal, section one hundred and one, except paragraph (b), and in that paragraph the words “ under this section ”. |
| 1 Edw. 8 & 1 Geo. 6. c. 58 | Summary Procedure (Domestic Proceedings) Act 1937 | The Summary Procedure (Domestic Proceedings) Act, 1937. | In section nine in subsection (1) the words “ the City of London or ” and subsection (e) |
| 1 Edw. 8 & 1 Geo. 6. c. 67 | Factories Act 1937 | The Factories Act, 1937 | In section one hundred and thirty-three the words “ or otherwise ”. |
| 1 Edw. 8 & 1 Geo. 6. c. 68 | Local Government Superannuation Act 1937 | The Local Government Superannuation Act, 1937. | In section twenty, subsections (1) to (3) and in subsection (4) the words “ In this section and”; in Part III of the Second Schedule, paragraphs (a) to (f) and in paragraph (g) the words “ a clerk or an employee of a clerk or ”. |
| 7 & 8 Geo. 6. c. xxi | Middlesex County Council Act 1944 | The Middlesex County Council Act, 1944. | Sections three hundred and ninety-seven, three hundred and ninety-eight and four hundred and eighteen, the Fifth Schedule except paragraph (f) and in that paragraph the words “ any officer to whom this Schedule applies or”. |
| 8 & 9 Geo. 6. c. 38 | Local Government (Boundary Commission) Act 1945 | The Local Government (Boundary Commission) Act, 1945. | Subsection (2) of section two. |
| 8 & 9 Geo. 6. c. iv | Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act 1945 | The Staffordshire Potteries Stipendiary Justice Act, 1945. | The whole act. |
| 9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 20 | Building Materials and Housing Act 1945 | The Building Materials and Housing Act, 1945. | Paragraph (a) of subsection (7) of section seven. |
| 9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. 81 | National Health Service Act 1946 | The National Health Service Act, 1946. | In the Ninth Schedule, the paragraph amending section three hundred and twenty-six of the Lunacy Act, 1890. |
| 9 & 10 Geo. 6. c. xxxviii | Manchester Corporation Act 1946 | The Manchester Corporation Act, 1946. | Section fifty-nine. |
| 11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 10 | Emergency Laws (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1947 | The Emergency Laws (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1947. | Sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 5 of the Second Schedule. |
| 11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 38 | Companies Act 1948 | The Companies Act, 1948 | In its application to courts of summary jurisdiction section four hundred and forty-four to the word “ all”. |
| 11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. liii | London County Council (General Powers) Act 1948 | The London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1948. | Section forty-eight. |
| 12 & 13 Geo. 6. c. 27 | Juries Act 1949 | The Juries Act, 1949. | In subsection (4) of section six the words “ or at a court of quarter sessions held for that county” in section nine the words “ and quarter sessions ” in both places. |
Subsequent developments
The whole act was repealed by section 1 of, and part 5 of schedule 1 to, the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2013, which came into force on 31 January 2013.[3]