SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13Functions transferred to justices' chief executives

The Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)

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1

Schedule 2 to the Immigration Act 1971 (administrative provisions) is amended as follows.

2

In sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 23, in paragraph (b) (particulars of recognizance to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “proper officer”.

3

After that sub-paragraph insert—

1A

In sub-paragraph (1) “proper officer” means—

a

in relation to a magistrates' court in England and Wales, the justices' chief executive for the court; and

b

in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.

4

In sub-paragraph (3) of paragraph 31 (particulars of forfeited recognizance to be given to clerk), for “clerk” substitute “proper officer”.

5

After that sub-paragraph insert—

3A

In sub-paragraph (3) “proper officer” means—

a

in relation to a magistrates' court in England and Wales, the justices' chief executive for the court; and

b

in relation to a court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland, the clerk of the court.