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Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Administration of Justice Act 1977. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.Changes and effects yet to be applied to :Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the specific provision you are viewing.s. 1 repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4s. 2(3) repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4s. 5(3) repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4s. 11 repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4s. 12 repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4s. 19(2) repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4s. 22 repealed by 2003 c. 39 Sch. 8 para. 188s. 23(4) words inserted by 2005 c. 4 Sch. 4 para. 93(2)s. 23(6) inserted by 2005 c. 4 Sch. 4 para. 93(3)s. 32(5)-(7) repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 3 repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 4 repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 6 repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 1 Group 4Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters:Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters where applicable. This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Blanket Amendment words substituted by 2005 c. 4 Sch. 11 para. 1(2)Blanket amendment words substituted by S.I. 2011/1043 art. 3 4Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Administration of Justice Act 1977:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2003/1725 art. 2(1) commences (2002 c. 9)S.I. 2005/910 art. 3(y) commences (2003 c. 39)S.I. 2006/1014 art. 2(a) Sch. 1 para. 11(e) commences (2005 c. 4)S.I. 2009/1604 art. 2 commences (2005 c. 4) Part I E+W+S+N.I. General1 Legal aid, advice and assistance.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The enactments relating to legal aid, advice and assistance in England and Wales shall be amended in accordance with Part I of Schedule 1 to this Act.
(2) . . . F1
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(2)The amendments specified in Part II of that Schedule shall have effect for the purpose of enabling the rates of the sums whose payment is provided for by the enactments mentioned in that Part of that Schedule (which extend to Scotland only) to be determined administratively.
(3)The amendment specified in Part III of that Schedule shall have effect in the enactment mentioned in that Part of that Schedule (which extends to the whole of the United Kingdom) for the purpose of enabling the rates of the sums whose payment is provided for by it to be determined administratively.
3 Enforcement of maintenance orders.E+W+S+N.I.Schedule 3 to this Act shall have effect in relation to the enforcement in one part of the United Kingdom of maintenance orders made in another part.
4 Obligations, awards and judgments expressed in foreign currency. E+W+S+N.I.(1)The provisions specified in subsection (2) below shall cease to have effect.
(a)in the M1Bills of Exchange Act 1882—
(i)section 57(2) (measure of damages for bills dishonoured abroad), and
(ii)section 72(4) (rate of exchange), and
(b)the following provisions (which require the conversion to United Kingdom currency as at the date of registration of the judgments and awards to which they relate)—
(i)section 2(3) of the M2Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 ;
(ii)section 1(3) of the M3Arbitration (International Investment Disputes) Act 1966, and
(iii)Article 3(2) of the M4European Communities (Enforcement of Community Judgments) Order 1972.
(3)The provisions specified in subsection (2)(a) above shall continue to have effect in relation to bills drawn before the coming into force of this section.
(4)The provisions specified in subsection (2)(b) above shall continue to have effect in relation to judgments and awards registered before the coming into force of this section.
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“33A Appellant’s expenses.Without prejudice to section 31 above, where an appellant who is not in custody appears before the Appeal Court either on the hearing of his appeal or in any preliminary or incidental proceedings, the Appeal Court may direct the Secretary of State to pay him the expenses of his appearance.”.
(2)In section 34(2) of that Act (reference of cases by Service authorities), for the words “other than those of sections 31 and 32” there shall be substituted the words “ other than that of section 32”.
(3)Section 35 of that Act (order for costs of defence on reference) (which is superseded by this section) shall cease to have effect.
(4)In section 47(3) of that Act (costs on appeals to the House of Lords), for the words from the beginning to “accused”, in the first place where it occurs, there shall be substituted the words “ On determining an appeal from the Appeal Court,”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C3The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM51968 c. 20.6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F2S. 6 repealed by Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 (c. 44, SIF 43:1), s. 159(3), Sch. 177 Extent of powers of receivers and managers in respect of companies.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A receiver appointed under the law of any part of the United Kingdom in respect of the whole or part of any property or undertaking of a company and in consequence of the company having created a charge which, as created, was a floating charge may exercise his powers in any other part of the United Kingdom so far as their exercise is not inconsistent with the law applicable there.
8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F3E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F3S. 8 repealed (31.7.1978) by Oaths Act 1978 (c. 19), Sch. Pt. I9, 10.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F4E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F4Ss. 9, 10 repealed by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7[F511 Funds in Court.E+W(1)For section 3 of the Administration of Justice Act 1965 (Accountant General to maintain an account at Bank of England) there shall be substituted the following section:—
3“ Accountant General to maintain bank account.The Accountant General shall maintain an account at the Bank of England or at such other bank as may be designated by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Treasury and shall pay all sums received by him into that account and all sums payable by him out of it.”.
(2)In section 4 of that Act (mode of effecting payment of money and transfer of securities, &c., into Supreme Court)—
(a)in subsection (1), for the words “Bank of England to the credit of the Accoutant General’s account” there shall be substituted the words “Accountant General’s account under section 3 above”; and
(b)in subsection (3), after the words “Bank of England” there shall be inserted the words “or other such bank as may have been designated under section 3 above”.
(3)The following section shall be inserted after section 6 of that Act:—
6A“ Transfer of funds in court to Official Custodian for Charities and Church Commissioners.(1)Any funds for the time being vested in the Accountant General and held by him in trust for any charity or in trust for any ecclesiastical corporation in the Church of England may, if the Accountant General on an application made in that behalf to him by the Charity Commissioners or the Church Commissioners thinks fit so to direct, be transferred to the Official Custodian for Charities or the Church Commissioners, as the case may be.
(2)Any funds transferred by virtue of a direction given under subsection (1) above shall be vested in and held by the Official Custodian for Charities or the Church Commisssioners respectively in trust for the charity or ecclesiastical corporation upon the trusts upon which the funds were held before the transfer.
(3)No fees shall be payable under the Supreme Court of Judicature (Consolidation) Act 1925 or any rule or order made under it in respect of a transfer of funds under this section.
(4)In this section “ecclesiastical corporation” means a capitular body within the meaning of the Cathedrals Measure 1963 or the incumbent of a benefice.”.]
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C4The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM61971 c. 23.13—16.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F6E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F6Ss. 13–16, 17(1), 18, 19(1)(3)(4), 20 repealed by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 148(3), Sch. 417 County court jurisdiction in respect of arbitrations.E+W(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F7
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F7Ss. 13–16, 17(1), 18, 19(1)(3)(4), 20 repealed by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 148(3), Sch. 4F8S. 17(2) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4 (with ss. 1, 2, 5, 81, 84, 93(6), 94, 95, 106); S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3 (with Sch. 2 paras. 2, 3)18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F9E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F9Ss. 13–16, 17(1), 18, 19(1)(3)(4), 20 repealed by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 148(3), Sch. 419 County court registrars.E+W(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F10
(2)In section 168 of that Act (rules as to funds in county courts)—
(a)in paragraph (c), for the words from “registrars” to “General” there shall be substituted the words “ the transfer to the Accountant General of”, and
(b)in paragraphs (i) and (j), for the word “registrars”, wherever occurring, there shall be substituted the words “ officers of the court”.
(3)(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F10
(5)In section 6 of the M7Attachment of Earnings Act 1971—
(a)in paragraphs (a)(ii) and (b) of subsection (7) (collecting officers), for the word “registrar” there shall be substituted the words “ appropriate officer”, and
(b)the following subsection shall be added after that subsection:—
“(8)In subsection (7) above “appropriate officer” means an officer designated by the Lord Chancellor.”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F10Ss. 13–16, 17(1), 18, 19(1)(3)(4), 20 repealed by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 148(3), Sch. 4Modifications etc. (not altering text)C5The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM71971 c. 32.20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F11E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F11Ss. 13–16, 17(1), 18, 19(1)(3)(4), 20 repealed by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 148(3), Sch. 421. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F12E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F12S. 21 repealed by Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55, SIF 82), s. 71, Sch. 3 Other provisions about courtsE+W22 Membership of Rule Committees.E+WIt shall cease to be a requirement that the practising barristers included among the persons empowered to make rules of court under . . . F13 section 50 of the M8Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 be members of the General Council of the Bar.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F13Words repealed by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 7Marginal CitationsM81973 c. 18.23 Jurisdiction of ancient courts.E+W(1)The following courts, namely—
(a)any court of a description specified in Part I of Schedule 4 to this Act except—
(i)the Estray Court for the Lordship of Denbigh, and
(ii)the court leet for the Manor of Laxton, and
(b)the courts specified in Part II of that Schedule,
being the courts which appear to the Lord Chancellor to have, but not to exercise, jurisdiction to hear and determine legal proceedings, shall cease to have any jurisdiction to hear and determine legal proceedings; but any such court may continue to sit and transact such other business, if any, as was customary for it immediately before the coming into force of this section, and in the case of the courts specified in Part III of Schedule 4 to this Act the business that is to be treated as having been customary shall (apart from business relating to the appointment of officers of the court) be the business specified in relation to that court in column 2 of that Part.
(2)The descriptions of courts in Part I of Schedule 4 to this Act include courts held for manors of which the Queen or the Duke of Cornwall is the lord.
(3)Any jurisdiction—
(a)of the Court of the Chancellor or Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University, and
(b)of the Cambridge University Chancellor’s Court,
other than that which presently exists under the statutes of those universities, is hereby abolished.
(4)The Lord Chancellor may by order make any incidental or transitional provision which he considers expedient in consequence of this section and may by such order provide—
(a)for enabling any jurisdiction appearing to him to have been formerly exercised by a court specified in Part I or II of Schedule 4 to this Act to be exercised instead by the High Court, the Crown Court, a county court or a magistrates’ court; and
(b)for such amendments or repeals of provisions of any local Act as appear to him to be required in consequence of this section.
(5)The power to make orders under this section shall be exercisable by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament; and any such order may be varied or revoked by a subsequent order made under the power.
Land RegistrationE+W24In section 82(3) of the Land Registration Act 1925—
(a)after the word “interest” there shall be inserted the words “ or an order of the court” ;
(b)the following paragraph shall be substituted for paragraph (a)—
“(a)unless the proprietor has caused or substantially contributed to the error or omission by fraud or lack of proper care ; or” ; and
(c)paragraph (b) shall cease to have effect.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C6The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F14E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F14S. 25 repealed by Land Registration Act 1988 (c. 3, SIF 98:2), ss. 2, Sch.26 Alteration of methods of protecting mortgages of registered land.E+W(1)The following section shall be substituted for section 106 of the M9Land Registration Act 1925 (which among other things provides that a mortgage by deed of registered land may be protected by means of a caution in a specially prescribed form and in no other way):—
“106 Creation and protection of mortgages of registered land.(1)The proprietor of any registered land may, subject to any entry to the contrary on the register, mortgage, by deed or otherwise, the land or any part of it in any manner which would have been permissible if the land had not been registered and, subject to this section, with the like effect.
(2)Unless and until the mortgage becomes a registered charge,—
(a)it shall take effect only in equity, and
(b)it shall be capable of being overridden as a minor interest unless it is protected as provided by subsection (3) below.
(3)A mortgage which is not a registered charge may be protected on the register by—
(a)a notice under section 49 of this Act,
(b)any such other notice as may be prescribed, or
(c)a caution under section 54 of this Act.
(4)A mortgage which is not a registered charge shall devolve and may be transferred, discharged, surrendered or otherwise dealt with by the same instruments and in the same manner as if the land had not been registered.”.
(2)The Chief Land Registrar may arrange for the conversion into a registered charge, in such circumstances and subject to such conditions as he may direct, of any mortgage protected by a caution in a specially prescribed form entered on the register before the coming into force of this section.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C7The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM91925 c. 21. Estates of deceased personsE+W27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F15E+WAnnotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F15S. 27 repealed by Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54, SIF 37), s. 152(4), Sch. 728 Distribution of estate of intestate leaving surviving spouse. E+W(1)In section 46 of the M10Administration of Estates Act 1925—
(a)in paragraph (i) of subsection (1) (distribution of estate of intestate leaving surviving spouse)—
(i)as it has effect as respects persons dying before 1953, for the words “five pounds per cent. per annum”, and
(ii)as it has effect as respects persons dying after 1952, for the words “four pounds per cent. per annum”, wherever they occur,
there shall be substituted the words “ at such rate as the Lord Chancellor may specify by order”, and
(b)the following subsection shall be inserted after subsection (1) and shall have effect both as respects persons dying before 1953 and after 1952:—
“(1A)The power to make orders under subsection (1) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament; and any such order may be varied or revoked by a subsequent order made under the Power.”.
(2)Subsections (2) and (4) of section 47A of that Act (method of calculation of value of life interest of surviving spouse) shall cease to have effect.
(3)The following subsections shall be inserted after subsection (3) of that section:—
“(3A)The capital value shall be reckoned in such manner as the Lord Chancellor may by order direct, and an order under this subsection may include transitional provisions.
(3B)The power to make orders under subsection (3A) above shall be exercisable by statutory instrument subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament; and any such order may be varied or revoked by a subsequent order made under the power.”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C8The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM101925 c. 23. Part III E+W+S+N.I. Other Provisions ScotlandS29 Admission of written statements and reports. S[F16(1)In section 16 of the M11Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1933, there shall be substituted for paragraph (e)—
“(e)to provide in any category of causes before the Court, for the admission in lieu of parole evidence of written statements (including affidavits) and reports, on such conditions as may be prescribed.”.]
(2)In section 32(1)(e) of the M12Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1971, there shall be substituted for “affidavits” the words “ written statements (including affidavits) and reports”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F16S. 29(1) repealed (S.) and re-enacted (S.) by Court of Session Act 1988 (c. 36, SIF 36:1), s. 52(2), Sch. 2 Pts. I, IIModifications etc. (not altering text)C9The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM111933 c. 41.M121971 c. 58. Northern IrelandE+W+S+N.I.30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F17E+W+S+N.I.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F17S. 30 repealed by S.I. 1986/595 (N.I.4), art. 138, Sch. 7 SupplementaryE+W+S+N.I.31 Financial provision.E+W+S+N.I.All expenses incurred by any Minister of the Crown in consequence of the provisions of this Act shall be defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament.
32 Citation etc.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act may be cited as the Administration of Justice Act 1977.
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F18
(3)Any reference in this Act to any enactment is a reference to it as amended or applied by or under any other enactment, including this Act.
(4)The enactments specified in Schedule 5 to this Act (which include enactments which were obsolete or unnecessary before the passing of this Act) shall be repealed to the extent specified in the third column of that Schedule.
(5)The following provisions of this Act shall come into force at the expiration of a period of one month beginning with the date on which it is passed:—
sections 4 to 13;
section 17(2);
section 19(4);
sections 24 to 26;
(6)The provisions of this Act, except section 31 above, this section and the sections mentioned in subsection (5) above, shall come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor may by order made by statutory instrument appoint.
(8)The following provisions of this Act extend to England and Wales only, namely—
section 1(1) and Part I of Schedule 1;
section 2(1) and Part I of Schedule 2;
sections 9 to 22;
section 23 and Schedule 4;
sections 24 to 28;
subsections (4) and (5) above so far as they relate to any enactment which extends to England and Wales only;
paragraphs 1, 3 and 10 of Schedule 3.
(9)The following provisions of this Act extend to Scotland only, namely—
section 1(2) and Part II of Schedule 1;
section 2(2), and in Schedule 2, Part II and paragraph 11;
subsections (4) and (5) above so far as they relate to any enactment which extends to Scotland only.
(10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F20
(11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F21
(12)Subsection (4) above, so far as it relates to any of the court-martial enactments, extends to any territory to which that enactment extends.
(13)In subsection (12) above “the court-martial enactments” means—
section 102 of the M13Army Act 1955;
section 102 of the M14Air Force Act 1955; and
section 60 of the M15Naval Discipline Act 1957.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F18S. 32(2) repealed (31.7.1978) by Oaths Act 1978 (c. 19), Sch. Pt. IF19Words repealed by S.I. 1986/595 (N.I.4), art. 138, Sch. 7F20S. 32(10) repealed by S.I. 1986/595 (N.I.4), art. 138, Sch. 7F21S. 32(11) repealed by Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978 (c. 44, SIF 43:1), s. 159(3), Sch. 17Modifications etc. (not altering text)C10The text of ss. 1(1), 4, 5, 11, 12, 17(2), 19(2)(5), 24, 26(1), 28, 29, 32(4) Schs. 3, 5 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.C11Power of appointment conferred by s. 32(6) fully exercised; appointed day 1.1.1981 by S.I. 1980/1981Marginal CitationsM131955 c. 18.M141955 c. 19.M151957 c. 53.Previous: IntroductionNext: ScheduleBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Act without SchedulesPDF The Act without SchedulesWeb page The Act without SchedulesLegislation is available in different versions:Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.Original (As Enacted or Made):The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.See additional information alongside the contentGeographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.Opening OptionsDifferent options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at onceMore ResourcesAccess essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copylists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation itemconfers power and blanket amendment detailsall formats of all associated documentscorrection slipslinks to related legislation and further information resourcesMore ResourcesUse this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copycorrection slipsClick 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation itemconfers power and blanket amendment detailsall formats of all associated documentslinks to related legislation and further information resources© Crown copyrightYou may use and re-use the information featured on this website (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence