The Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that made fresh provision for matrimonial proceedings in magistrates' courts in England and Wales.
Provisions Repealed enactments Section 89(2)(b) of the act repealed 25 enactments, listed in schedule 3 to the act. CitationShort titleExtent of repeal11 & 12 Geo. 6. c. 29National Assistance Act 1948In section 43, subsection (7).14 Geo. 6. c. 37Maintenance Orders Act 1950In section 2, subsection (3).15 & 16 Geo. 6 & 1 Eliz. 2. c. 55Magistrates' Courts Act 1952In section 57, subsection (4).Section 59.In section 60, in subsection (1) the word "periodical" and the words "or in any proceedings in any matter of bastardy" and in subsection (2)(a) the words from "which shall be read aloud" to "at the hearing".In section 61, the words "or in proceedings in any matter of bastardy."Section 62.In section 121, subsection (2).5 & 6 Eliz. 2. c. 55Affiliation Proceedings Act 1957In section 7, subsections (1) to (3).8 & 9 Eliz. 2. c. 48Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act 1960The whole act.9 & 10 Eliz. 2. c. 39Criminal Justice Act 1961In Schedule 4, the entry relating to section 54 of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1952.1964 c. 42Administration of Justice Act 1964In section 2, subsection (3A).In Schedule 3, paragraph 27.1965 c. 72Matrimonial Causes Act 1965Section 42.1967 c. 80Criminal Justice Act 1967In Schedule 3, the entry relating to the Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act 1960.1968 c. 36Maintenance Orders Act 1968In the Schedule, the entry relating to the Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act 1960.1969 c. 46Family Law Reform Act 1969In section 5, subsection (2).1969 c. 22 (N.I.)Adoption (Hague Convention) Act (Northern Ireland) 1969In section 7(2) the words "in respect of a foreign convention adoption".1970 c. 42Local Authority Social Services Act 1970In Schedule 1, the entry relating to the Matrimonial Proceedings (Magistrates' Courts) Act 1960.1970 c. 45Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act 1970In section 30, subsection (1).Sections 31 to 33.1971 c. 3Guardianship of Minors Act 1971In section 9, subsection (3).In section 14, subsection (4).1971 c. 38Misuse of Drugs Act 1971Section 34.1972 c. 18Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972In section 17, subsections (1) to (3).In section 27, subsection (3).In the Schedule, paragraph 1.1972 c. 49Affiliation Proceedings (Amendment) Act 1972In section 3, subsections (1) and (2).1972 c. 70Local Government Act 1972In Schedule 23, paragraph 10.1973 c. 18Matrimonial Causes Act 1973In section 27, subsection (8).1973 c. 29Guardianship Act 1973In section 2, in subsection (5) the words from "but an interim order" to the end of the subsection.In section 3, in subsection (2) the words from "and where a supervision order" to the end of the subsection.Section 8.In Schedule 2, paragraph 1(2).1974 c. 4Legal Aid Act 1974In Schedule 1, paragraph 3(a).1975 c. 72Children Act 1975In section 17(1) the words "under the age of 16".In section 21, subsection (3).Section 91.In Schedule 3, paragraphs 12 and 26.1976 c. 36Adoption Act 1976In section 26(1) the words "under the age of 16 years".In section 64, paragraph (c).In Schedule 1, in paragraph 6, the words "other than a Convention adoption order".In Schedule 3, paragraph 4.1976 c. 71Supplementary Benefits Act 1976In section 18(7) the words from "and any proceedings for such an order" to the end of the subsection.In Schedule 7, the entry relating to section 43(7) of the National Assistance Act 1948.
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