§ The Attorney-GeneralI beg to move amendment No. 167, in page 71, line 42, leave out subsection (6) and insert—
§ '(6) The following sections shall cease to have effect—
- (a) 46 (warrant granted on conviction or order made by another justice);
- (b) 47 (exercise of discretionary powers);
- (c) 48 (compliance with, or confirmation on appeal to, superior court);
- (d) 49 (distress warrant for rates);
- (e) 51 (no action in county court if defendant justice objects);
- (f) 52 (limitation of damages against justice); and
- (g) 54 (provisions as to prerogative proceedings and membership of Crown Court).'.
§ Madam Deputy SpeakerWith this it will be convenient to discuss Government amendment No. 174.
§ The Attorney-GeneralThese amendments tidy up the provisions relating to the liability of magistrates for damages and costs. If I attempted to explain how they do that, I should need tidying up myself.
§ Amendment agreed to.