Correction Slip
This Order makes amendments to secondary legislation in consequence of the establishment of the family court as provided for in section 17 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c.22). The coming into force of the family court means that magistrates’ courts and the county court will no longer have jurisdiction to hear family proceedings or matters relating to the enforcement or variation of orders made in family proceedings. These matters will be dealt with in the family court.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
31 Mar 2014
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In force
22 Apr 2014
Enabling power
The Lord Chancellor, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 58(12)(c) and 59 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013, makes the following Order:
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