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- (d) utters a document falsely represented by him to have some official character or purporting to have some official character which he knows it has not.

- (2) A person may be guilty of an offence by virtue of subsection (1)(*a*) above if he concerts with others in the taking of such action as is described in that paragraph, notwithstanding that his own course of conduct does not by itself amount to harassment.

- (2) A person may be guilty of an offence by virtue of subsection (1)(a) above if he concerts with others in the taking of such action as is described in that paragraph, notwithstanding that his own course of conduct does not by itself amount to harassment.

- (3) Subsection (1)(*a*) above does not apply to anything done by a person which is reasonable (and otherwise permissible in law) for the purpose—

- (a) of securing the discharge of an obligation due, or believed by him to be due, to himself or to persons for whom he acts, or protecting himself or them from future loss; or

- (b) of the enforcement of any liability by legal process.

- (3A) Subsection (1) above does not apply to anything done by a person to another in circumstances where what is done is a commercial practice within the meaning of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and the other is a consumer in relation to that practice.

- (4) A person guilty of an offence under this section shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine of not more than level 5 on the standard scale.

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## Schedule 11

#### Redistribution of business among divisions of the High Court.

#### Admiralty Court.

##### 38A

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## Editorial notes

[^c11081261]: [S. 34(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/34/1), [Sch. 2 paras. 6-9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/6), [11-15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/11), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/20) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)

[^c20837281]: [S. 36(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/36/5) repealed (22.7.2004) by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14/section/1/1), [Sch. 1 Pt. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14/schedule/1/part/12)

[^c20837291]: S. 41(5) repealed (22.7.2004) by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14/section/1/1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4}

[^c20837751]: [S. 54(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/54/4) repealed (22.7.2004) by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14/section/1/1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4}

[^c20837761]: Words in [s. 54(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/54/6) repealed (22.7.2004) by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14/section/1/1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4}

[^c20837781]: [Sch. 2 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/26) repealed (22.7.2004) by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14/section/1/1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4, Pt. 12}

[^c20837791]: [Sch. 2 para. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/28) repealed (22.7.2004) by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/14/section/1/1), {Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4, Pt. 12}

[^c20837831]: [Sch. 8 para. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/8/paragraph/15) inserted (5.12.2005) by [Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33), [ss. 261(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/section/261/1), [263(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/section/263/10/b), [Sch. 27 para. 34](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/schedule/27/paragraph/34), [S.I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/33/section/I). 2005/3175, {art. 2(2)}

[^c20837891]: [Sch. 9 Pt. 1 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/part/1/paragraph/13) inserted after para. 12 (1.4.2007) by [Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (c. 28)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/28), [ss. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/28/section/14/3), [60](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/28/section/60) (with [Sch. 12 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/28/schedule/12/paragraph/7)); [S.I. 2007/602](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/602), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/602/article/2/a)

[^c20838071]: [S. 10(1)-(1B)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/10/1) substituted for s. 10(1) (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [ss. 15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/15/1), [148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 4 para. 66(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/66/2); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/e)

[^c20838101]: [S. 10(4A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/10/4A) inserted (3.4.2006) by [Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4), [ss. 15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/15/1), [148(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/section/148/1), [Sch. 4 para. 66(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2005/4/schedule/4/paragraph/66/3); [S.I. 2006/1014](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/article/2/a), [Sch. 1 para. 11(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1014/schedule/1/paragraph/11/e)

[^c20838731]: Words in Sch. 8 para. 13A inserted (1.7.2007) by [The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1655)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1655), [reg. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1655/regulation/5), [Sch. para. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1655/schedule/paragraph/6/2)

[^c20838781]: [S. 40(3A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/40/3A) inserted (26.5.2008) by [The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/1277)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277), [reg. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/30/1), [Sch. 2 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/schedule/2/paragraph/13) (with [reg. 28(2)(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/1277/regulation/28/2))

[^c9991681]: Act not in force at Royal Assent see [s. 54(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/54/4); Act wholly in force 1.10.1971

[^c9991691]: By [Criminal Justice Act 1991 (c. 53, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/53), [s. 101(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/53/section/101/1), [Sch. 12 para.23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/53/schedule/12/paragraph/23); [S.I. 1991/2208](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2208), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2208/article/2/1), [Sch.1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2208/schedule/1) it is provided (14.10.1991) that in relation to any time before the commencement of s. 70 of that 1991 Act (which came into force on 1.10.1992 by [S.I. 1992/333](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/333), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/333/article/2/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/333/schedule/2)) references in any enactment amended by that 1991 Act, to youth courts shall be construed as references to juvenile courts.

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[^c9991831]: [Ss. 1(1)–(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/1/1), (5), (7)(8), 2(1)–(3), (4) 3, 5, 6, 9, 45(3), Sch. 1 repealed by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54),s. 152(4), Sch. 7

[^c9991851]: Word substituted by [Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [Sch. 5 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/schedule/5/paragraph/5/1)

[^c9991871]: Words repealed by [Patents Act 1977 (c. 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37), [Sch. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/37/schedule/6)

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[^c9991901]: [1969 c. 58](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1969/58).

[^c9991911]: The text of ss. 10(5), 41(7), 48, 51(2), 54(3) are in the form in which they were originally enacted: they were not reproduced in Statutes in Force and do not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c9991921]: Word inserted by [Social Security Act 1973 (c. 38, SIF 113: 1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/38), [Sch. 27 para. 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/38/schedule/27/paragraph/85)

@@ -1611,8 +1635,6 @@

[^c9992191]: [s. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/36) extended by [Administration of Justice Act 1973 (c. 15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/15), [ss. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/15/section/8), [21(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/15/section/21/2/b)

[^c9992201]: [Ss. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/37), [38](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/38), [45(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/45/2) repealed by [County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28), [s. 148(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/section/148/3), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/schedule/4)

[^c9992211]: [S. 38A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/38A) inserted by [Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39), [s. 192(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39/section/192/4), [Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 30](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39/schedule/4/part/I/paragraph/30)

@@ -1629,8 +1651,6 @@

[^c9992461]: S. 41(4)(4A) omitted (1.7.1991) by virtue of [S.I. 1991/724](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/724), [art. 2(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/724/article/2/8), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/724/schedule) Pt. I (with art. 12)

[^c9992481]: S. 41(6) repealed by [Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43, SIF 82)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/43), [s. 154](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/43/section/154), [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/43/schedule/9)

[^c9992491]: The text of ss. 10(5), 41(7), 48, 51(2), 54(3) are in the form in which they were originally enacted: they were not reproduced in Statutes in Force and do not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

@@ -1677,12 +1697,8 @@

[^c9992711]: The text of ss. 10(5), 41(7), 48, 51(2), 54(3) are in the form in which they were originally enacted: they were not reproduced in Statutes in Force and do not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c9992731]: Words repealed by [Attachment of Earnings Act 1971 (c. 32)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/32), [Sch. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/32/schedule/6)

[^c9992751]: Words inserted by [Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39), [s. 192(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39/section/192/4), [Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 31](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/39/schedule/4/part/I/paragraph/31)

[^c9992761]: Words repealed by [Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/36), [s. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/36/section/42), [Sch. 6 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/36/schedule/6/part/I)

@@ -1691,17 +1707,19 @@

[^c9992781]: [Ss. 1(1)–(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/1/1), (5), (7)(8), 2(1)–(3), (4) 3, 5, 6, 9, 45(3), Sch. 1 repealed by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54),s. 152(4), Sch. 7

[^c9992791]: The text of ss. 27, 29, Sch. 2, Sch. 11 are in the form in which they were originally enacted: they were not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, do not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c9992801]: [Sch. 2 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/1) repealed by [Administration of Estates Act 1971 (c. 25)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/25), [s. 12(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/25/section/12/3), [Sch. 2 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/25/schedule/2/part/I)

[^c9992811]: [Sch. 2 para. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/5) repealed (1.7.1995) by [1994 c. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/36), [s. 21(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/36/section/21/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/36/schedule/2) (with [s. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1994/36/section/20)); [S.I. 1995/1317](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1317), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1317/article/2)

[^c9992821]: [S. 34(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/34/1), [Sch. 2 paras. 6–9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/6), [11–15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/11), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/20) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)

[^c9992831]: [S. 34(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/34/1), [Sch. 2 paras. 6–9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/6), [11–15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/11), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/20) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)

[^c9992841]: [Sch. 2 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/10) repealed by [Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23), [Sch. 11 Pt. IV](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23/schedule/11/part/IV)

[^c9992861]: [S. 34(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/34/1), [Sch. 2 paras. 6–9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/6), [11–15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/11), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/20) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)

[^c9992871]: [S. 34(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/34/1), [Sch. 2 paras. 6–9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/6), [11–15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/11), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/20) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)

@@ -1713,30 +1731,30 @@

[^c9992911]: [Sch. 2 para. 17](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/17) repealed by [Judicial Pensions Act 1981 (c. 20, SIF 71:2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/20), [s. 36(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/20/section/36/2), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/20/schedule/4)

[^c9992921]: [S. 34(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/34/1), [Sch. 2 paras. 6–9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/6), [11–15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/11), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/20) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)

[^c9992931]: [S. 34(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/section/34/1), [Sch. 2 paras. 6–9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/6), [11–15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/11), [18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/18), [20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/20) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7)

[^c9992941]: [Sch. 2 paras. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/21), [23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/23), [24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/24) repealed (E.W.) by [County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28), [s. 148(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/section/148/3), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/schedule/4)

[^c9992951]: [Sch. 2 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/22) repealed (E.W.) by [Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54), [s. 152(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/section/152/4), [Sch. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/54/schedule/7) and also expressed to be repealed (E.W.) by [County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28), [s. 148(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/section/148/3), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/schedule/4)

[^c9992961]: [Sch. 2 paras. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/21), [23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/23), [24](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/24) repealed (E.W.) by [County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28), [s. 148(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/section/148/3), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/28/schedule/4)

[^c9992971]: [Sch. 2 para. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/25) repealed by [Administration of Justice Act 1973 (c. 15, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/15),Sch. 5 Pt. IV

[^c9992981]: [Sch. 2 para. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/2/paragraph/27) repealed by [Matrimonial Clauses Act 1973 (c. 18, SIF 49:3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/18), [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/18/schedule/3)

[^c9993001]: [Sch. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/3) repealed (31.1.1997) by [1996 c. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23), [s. 107(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/107/2), [Sch. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/schedule/4) (with [ss. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/2), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/5), [81](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/81), [84](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/84), [93(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/93/6), [94](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/94), [95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/95), [106](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/23/section/106)); [S.I. 1996/3146](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146), [arts. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146/article/3), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146/article/4), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/3146/schedule/2)

[^c9993011]: [1950 c. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1950/27).

[^c9993021]: [Sch. 3 para. 7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/3/paragraph/7/2) amended (1.1.1992) by [S.I. 1991/2684](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/article/4), [Sch.1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/2684/schedule/1)

[^c9993031]: Words repealed by [Arbitration Act 1979 (c. 42, SIF 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/42), [s. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/42/section/8/3)(*c*)

[^c9993041]: [Sch. 3 para. 9(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/3/paragraph/9/2) repealed by [Arbitration Act 1979 (c. 42, SIF 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/42), [s. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/42/section/8/3)(*c*)

[^c9993051]: [1970 c. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/9).

[^c9993061]: [Sch. 4 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/4/paragraph/2) repealed by [Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1989 (c. 43)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/43), [s. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/43/section/1/1), [Sch. 1 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/43/schedule/1/part/I) Gp. 5

@@ -1781,6 +1799,8 @@

[^c9993471]: Words in [Sch. 8 para. 6](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/8/paragraph/6) inserted (1.7.1992) by [Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/6), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/6/section/4), [7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/6/section/7/2), [Sch. 2 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/6/schedule/2/paragraph/7)

[^c9993481]: [1948 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1948/29).

[^c9993491]: [Para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/paragraph/8) amended by [Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/18), [Sch. 2 para. 3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/18/schedule/2/paragraph/3/2)

[^c9993501]: [1950 c. 37](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1950/37).

@@ -1799,11 +1819,9 @@

[^c9993581]: Sch. 8 para. 13A inserted (1.3.2002) by [S.I. 2001/3929](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3929), [arts. 1(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3929/article/1/b), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3929/article/5), [Sch. 3 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/3929/schedule/3/paragraph/8)

[^c9993591]: [Sch. 8 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/8/paragraph/14) inserted by [Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42, SIF 49:3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/42), [s. 46(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/42/section/46/1), [Sch. 1 para. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/42/schedule/1/paragraph/8)

[^c9993601]: [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9) extended by [Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23), [s. 50(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23/section/50/5)

[^c9993611]: [Sch. 9 Para. 1A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/paragraph/1A) inserted by [Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23), [s. 31(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23/section/31/5), [Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23/schedule/1/part/II/paragraph/7/2)

@@ -1839,8 +1857,6 @@

[^c9993821]: [1971 c.lxxi](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukla/1971/71).

[^c9993831]: [Sch. 9 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/paragraph/13) substituted by [Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23), [s. 31(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23/section/31/5), [Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23/schedule/1/part/II/paragraph/7/7)

[^c9993841]: Words substituted by [Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23), [Sch. 8 para. 60(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23/schedule/8/paragraph/60/3)

@@ -1849,30 +1865,18 @@

[^c9993861]: [Sch. 9 para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/paragraph/16) substituted for paras. 16–20 by [Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23), [Sch. 8 para. 60(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23/schedule/8/paragraph/60/4)

[^c9993871]: [Sch. 9 para. 16A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/paragraph/16A) inserted by [Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23, SIF 39:1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23), [s. 31(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23/section/31/5), [Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 7(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/23/schedule/1/part/II/paragraph/7/9)

[^c9993881]: [Sch. 9 paras 17–20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/paragraph/17) repealed as provided in the Chronological Table of Statutes

[^c9993891]: [Sch. 9 paras. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/paragraph/8), [21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/9/paragraph/21) repealed by [Courts Act 1971 (c. 23, SIF 37)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23), [Sch. 11 Pt. IV](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/23/schedule/11/part/IV)

[^c9993901]: [Sch. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/10) repealed by [Legal Aid Act 1974 (c. 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/4), [s. 42(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/4/section/42/1), [Sch. 5 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/4/schedule/5/part/I)

[^c9993911]: The text of ss. 27, 29, Sch. 2, Sch. 11 are in the form in which they were originally enacted: they were not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, do not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

[^c9993921]: [Sch. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1970/31/schedule/11) entries relating to ss. 6, 9, 10, of the Guardianship of Infants Act 1886 repealed by Guardianship of Minors Act 1971(c. 3), s. 18(2), Sch. 2

[^c9993011]: [1950 c. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1950/27).

[^c9993031]: Words repealed by [Arbitration Act 1979 (c. 42, SIF 5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/42), [s. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1979/42/section/8/3)(*c*)

[^c9993481]: [1948 c. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1948/29).

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