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Youth Justice Act 1997
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163 Proceedings generally
(1) Except where inconsistent with this Act, the Justices Act 1959 applies to the Court and the commencement, hearing and determination of proceedings relating to any matter in respect of which the Court has jurisdiction.
(2) The Court has and may exercise in respect of any matter within its jurisdiction all its powers and authority as a court of summary jurisdiction under the Justices Act 1959 .