Senior Courts Act 2016
Summary of changes
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17 February 2026
- Definitions of 'lawyer' and 'medical practitioner' have been rephrased for clarity
- Comparison and citation references have been updated to include the year of enactment
- References to links and latest versions of the Judicature Act 1908 have been removed or updated
- A new clause has been inserted into Schedule 5 to apply section 169A to certain proceedings
- Consequential amendments have been re-ordered and new amendments have been added to Schedule 4
Affected provisions
- 4: InterpretationDefinitions of 'lawyer' and 'medical practitioner' have been rephrased for clarity
- 4: Consequential amendments relating to new publishing requirements for High Court Rules, etcConsequential amendments have been re-ordered and new amendments have been added to Schedule 4
- 5: Transitional provisions relating to Senior CourtsA new clause has been inserted into Schedule 5 to apply section 169A to certain proceedings
- 37: Sheriff not to act as lawyer or agentComparison and citation references have been updated to include the year of enactment
- 147: High Court Rules part of ActReferences to links and latest versions of the Judicature Act 1908 have been removed or updated
- 180: Rules of equity prevail over rules of common lawComparison and citation references have been updated to include the year of enactment
- 185: Rules continuedReferences to links and latest versions of the Judicature Act 1908 have been removed or updated