Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 — United Kingdom law | Esheria

Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978

This provision sets up the main Northern Ireland courts, gives the Department of Justice and the Lord Chief Justice some court-structure and assignment powers, and lays out key rules for appointments, judicial review, appeals, remittals, and related court powers.

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Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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Statute overview

About this statute

This provision sets up the main Northern Ireland courts, gives the Department of Justice and the Lord Chief Justice some court-structure and assignment powers, and lays out key rules for appointments, judicial review, appeals, remittals, and related court powers. This provision gives the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court broad powers over appeals, sets leave-to-appeal limits, and regulates several Crown Court procedures, including witness summonses, bail, contempt, and court rules. This provision sets rules for where courts sit, who can direct or supervise certain court business, how costs are handled, when jury trials may be used, and several court administration powers and duties. The provision covers judicial appointments, court powers over video/audio proceedings, restrictions on unauthorised recordings and transmissions, fees, and related administration in Northern Ireland courts. This part makes Northern Ireland court references and payment rules use the Court of Judicature/High Court, and lets the High Court and Lord Chancellor make certain court-related decisions.