Constitutional Reform Act 2005

Type Public General Act
Publication 2005-03-24
Last updated 2026-07-07
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[^key-465cd98dfed1704ad36e3c7e7cb0b3a5]: Word in Sch. 14 Pt. 3 substituted (1.12.2017) by The Judicial Appointments and Discipline (Amendment and Addition of Offices) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1037), arts. 1, 2(3)(a)

[^key-57302c4fde422c1d8cc85d9b161c2371]: Words in Sch. 14 Pt. 3 inserted (1.12.2017) by The Judicial Appointments and Discipline (Amendment and Addition of Offices) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1037), arts. 1, 2(3)(b)

[^key-de638a6256373f11725376208eccb697]: Words in Sch. 14 Pt. 3 inserted (1.12.2017) by The Judicial Appointments and Discipline (Amendment and Addition of Offices) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1037), arts. 1, 2(4)

[^key-716ff538ca7bc57697633bd4470e2ae7]: Words in Sch. 14 Pt. 1 substituted (E.W.) (26.2.2018) by The Alteration of Judicial Titles (Registrar in Bankruptcy of the High Court) Order 2018 (S.I. 2018/130), art. 1, Sch. para. 11

[^key-4061052f6ef0faa86f431dbdc2f296cf]: S. 107(10) inserted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 107(3) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-5afb5e19de72774663604d76a8af5921]: Words in s. 107(3)(a) substituted (25.5.2018) by Data Protection Act 2018 (c. 12), s. 212(1), Sch. 19 para. 107(2) (with ss. 117, 209, 210); S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(g)

[^key-603495389d5fef46d6f34cae9c52bec7]: Words in s. 107(3)(b) substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 17 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

[^key-b7622f70fffc6df13f5c78b9d45a1c8a]: Sch. 4 paras. 10-12 and cross-heading repealed (E.) (1.7.2018) by Statute Law (Repeals) Measure 2018 (No. 1), s. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2018/718, art. 2

[^key-6aa156bdc96b3a3eeac8d4506df739ae]: Sch. 11 para. 8 and cross-heading repealed (1.7.2018) by Statute Law (Repeals) Measure 2018 (No. 1), s. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2018/718, art. 2

[^key-943f556ab44545f5b439ca7d50d3ac5d]: Sch. 17 para. 27 repealed (30.8.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/940, reg. 2(1)(h)(ii) (with reg. 2(2))

[^key-25b2fe86ce13d8f69566f6298ea71059]: Sch. 17 para. 30(2)(a)(b) repealed (30.8.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 8 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/940, reg. 2(1)(h)(ii) (with reg. 2(2))

[^key-99e56180b853a17c97192355560420be]: Sch. 17 para. 25 and cross-heading repealed (1.9.2018) by Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (No. 3), s. 99(2), Sch. 5 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 1); S.I. 2018/720, art. 2

[^key-9368a85c33617e608c429ee55a5d77cf]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry repealed (1.9.2018) by Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (No. 3), s. 99(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(2)(a), Sch. 5 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 1); S.I. 2018/720, art. 2

[^key-bd61ede668eb319dc7ac92a5cfa7962b]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry repealed (1.9.2018) by Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (No. 3), s. 99(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(2)(b), Sch. 5 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 1); S.I. 2018/720, art. 2

[^key-44d0d3aa9c20b456252ffcfd39272e92]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry repealed (1.9.2018) by Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (No. 3), s. 99(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(2)(c), Sch. 5 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 1); S.I. 2018/720, art. 2

[^key-48800e0d9052ab73333dee1d4c17f7ef]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry inserted (1.9.2018) by Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (No. 3), s. 99(2), Sch. 3 para. 14(3) (with Sch. 4 Pt. 1); S.I. 2018/720, art. 2

[^key-3d9430586f35b72f70d10d984372adca]: Words in Sch. 14 Pt. 1 substituted (20.2.2019) by Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (c. 33), ss. 2(2), 4(2)

[^key-7190bbd072c5b87f759e5c5fac3cd389]: Words in s. 94AA(2)(a) inserted (20.2.2019) by Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Act 2018 (c. 33), ss. 1(1), 4(2)

[^key-1a4f31929324f1c58d6cd254cb81ebb2]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4 omitted (1.12.2020) by virtue of Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 253(a) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-fd5cd04c568b99e4179ef346aa8d5327]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4 inserted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 253(b) (with Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-5c414e5751e808def6c6e443112824ee]: Sch. 9 para. 97 repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447), reg. 1(3), Sch. (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-069af838d815e463104e1e3630854d51]: Sch. 9 para. 110 repealed (31.12.2020) by The European Union Withdrawal (Consequential Modifications) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1447), reg. 1(3), Sch. (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-0aaf89b928b89778302df5dcb3a6ddca]: Sch. 4 para. 259 omitted (1.9.2021) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(f); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xvi)

[^key-542c151ae664c4a9d819192722a1b707]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry omitted (1.9.2021) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(a); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xxii)

[^key-9a6ac1f6f67a78b67548d6a74de5fbad]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry inserted (1.9.2021) by Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 10(b); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xxii)

[^M_F_a8e5ebe7-d48a-423b-9000-416baec967b3]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entries omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 5 para. 7(2); S.I. 2010/812, art. 2 Sch. 7 para. 4 entry omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 81(h) (with arts. 28-31)

[^M_F_c5781f5a-4b82-4d44-b9d2-4c82da69df83]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entries omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 81(n) (with arts. 28-31) Sch. 7 para. 4 entries omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 5 para. 7(2); S.I. 2010/812, art. 2

[^M_F_00b68086-5e39-45f1-8c86-d10630b0c407]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 81(o) (with arts. 28-31) Sch. 7 para. 4 entries omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 5 para. 7(2); S.I. 2010/812, art. 2

[^key-3c01f047aee3b33ce2a5807ad99d43f0]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4 substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 35 (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-fd12b4196bec8aa45ca932d623bbe5eb]: Words in s. 51E(3)(a) substituted (28.4.2022) by The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/500), regs. 1(2), 5(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-a7651da6a3a692b37ac872cd22bfb27b]: S. 85(2A)(a) omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a)(i); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-61a32359776d050e0ba5038b0261d5c6]: S. 85(2A)(c) omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a)(i); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-8b726ef879f7d713952db5fd2ac8f0f1]: Words in s. 85(2A)(b) substituted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a)(ii); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-ee6c502767257c0301478df0662347b5]: S. 85(2A)(d) substituted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(a)(iii); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-964dbff0d9b33fc4796346f1e26c0ece]: Word in s. 85(4) omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(b)(i); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-b48247dfb6dc6dc81c2309643ad1a143]: Words in s. 85(4) omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(2)(b)(ii); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-eb7cc75567850050aa8396850c928518]: S. 94A omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(3); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-005730a9242a42ef1647b6200a1261ea]: S. 94B omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(4); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-cdea036c7710f99865f85cf4b0217009]: S. 97(1)(ca) omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(5)(a); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-4555c0db637d276bbc999c626a48fad2]: Words in s. 97(4) omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(5)(b); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-4d62a6a80dd65476cdb25457a62b675e]: S. 97(5)(6) omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(5)(c); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-d2930c79b2847ada89ae7ea4564959ec]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4 omitted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by virtue of Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(6)(a); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-51ae4da01d5a3089176fd2ce7b9884b4]: Sch. 7 para. 4 entry inserted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(c), Sch. 4 para. 11(6)(b); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(d) (with reg. 3)

[^key-9f625b30a1af5080887a0fe520edccab]: Pt. 4 Ch. 3 applied (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.10.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), ss. 126(5)(8), 131(1)(4)(c); S.I. 2022/1014, reg. 2(a)

[^key-815d06b6a2d58d404528f95ed77ca32e]: Ss. 110-113 applied (with modifications) (13.10.2023) by The Judicial Discipline (Prescribed Procedures) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1005), regs. 1, 21 (with reg. 3)

[^key-c45505523854ba32168da8b3d550864c]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 4(3) omitted (19.5.2025) by virtue of Charities Act 2022 (c. 6), s. 41(4), Sch. 1 para. 23; S.I. 2024/265, reg. 4, Sch. 2 para. 3

[^key-97f2b025efa33b97db05df3671a7f54e]: Sch. 9 para. 77(2) omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 33; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

[^key-87b7a4763d701defca1cddae168cc4e3]: Sch. 9 para. 77(3) omitted (29.6.2026) by virtue of Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20), s. 255(1), Sch. 21 para. 33; S.I. 2026/689, reg. 2(1)(z12)

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