Name in proceedings by or against a local government

Current

(1)

Any proceedings by a local government must be started in the name of the local government.

(2)

However, a local government may start a proceeding under the Justices Act 1886 in the name of a local government employee who is a public officer within the meaning of that Act.

(3)

Any proceedings against a local government must be started against the local government in its name.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum Second reading speech

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237 Name in proceedings by or against a local government