The Administration of Justice Act 1964[1] (c. 42) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that reorganised the judicial arrangements in the Greater London area to reflect major local government changes. Among the provisions of the act, which came into force on 1 April 1965, were the creation of the offices of Lord Lieutenant of Greater London and High Sheriff of Greater London.[2]
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| Long title | An Act to make provision with respect to the administration of justice in the metropolitan area; to provide for a lieutenant and deputy lieutenants for Greater London; to make fresh provision with respect to the indemnification of justices and their clerks, recorders and clerks of the peace; to make minor amendments of the law relating to the administration of justice in England and Wales and an amendment of section 8 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949 extending to Scotland; and for connected purposes. |
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| Citation | 1964 c. 42 |
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| Royal assent | 10 June 1964 |
| Commencement | 1 April 1965 |
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| Relates to | London Government Act 1963 |
Status: Amended | |
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| Revised text of statute as amended | |
References
edit- ^ a b The citation of this act by this short title is authorised by section 41(1) of this act.
- ^ "Administration of Justice Bill". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 2 December 1963. Retrieved 23 January 2012.
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