SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Minor and consequential amendments

The National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29)

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1

Amend section 47 (removal to suitable premises of persons in need of care and attention) as follows.

2

In subsection (2), for “a court of summary jurisdiction having jurisdiction in the place where the premises are situated” substitute “ the court ”.

3

After subsection (12) insert—

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In this section, “the court”—

a

in England and Wales, means a magistrates' court acting in the local justice area where the premises are situated;

b

in Scotland, means the sheriff having jurisdiction in the place where the premises are situated.