Administration of Justice Act 1970 (1970 c 31)

The Administration of Justice Act 1970 aimed to improve judicial procedures and ensure fairness in financial cases. Notable provisions included the extension of the powers of courts to award damages in cases of trespass to land and increased support for debtors by regulating enforcement of court orders. It also reformed the debtor-creditor relationship by introducing protections against excessive interest rates and simplified legal processes for enforcing maintenance orders. This Act contributed to the refinement of legal infrastructure, safeguarding the rights of individuals involved in financial disputes and ensuring more equitable administration of justice.

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Administration of Justice Act 1970 (1970 c 31)

The Administration of Justice Act 1970 aimed to improve judicial procedures and ensure fairness in financial cases. Notable provisions included the extension of the powers of courts to award damages in cases of trespass to land and increased support for debtors by regulating enforcement of court orders. It also reformed the debtor-creditor relationship by introducing protections against excessive interest rates and simplified legal processes for enforcing maintenance orders. This Act contributed to the refinement of legal infrastructure, safeguarding the rights of individuals involved in financial disputes and ensuring more equitable administration of justice.

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Administration of Justice Act 1970 (1970 c 31)

Part I Courts and Judges (ss 1-10)

Part II Enforcement of Debt (ss 11-30)

Part III Discovery and Related Procedures (ss 31-35)

Part IV Actions by Mortgagees for Possession (ss 36-39)

Part V Miscellaneous Provisions (ss 40-51)

Part VI General (ss 52-54)

SCHEDULE 1 . . .

SCHEDULE 2 Amendment of Enactments Consequential on Section 1

SCHEDULE 3 . . .

SCHEDULE 4 Taxes, Social Insurance Contributions, etc subject to Special Enforcement Provisions in Part II

SCHEDULE 5 . . .

SCHEDULE 6 . . .

SCHEDULE 7 . . .

SCHEDULE 8 Maintenance Orders for Purposes of 1958 Act and Part II of this Act

SCHEDULE 9 Enforcement of Orders for Costs, Compensation, etc

SCHEDULE 10 . . .

SCHEDULE 11 Enactments Repealed

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