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Civil jurisdiction in the Magistrates' Courts
Civil work carried out by Magistrates' Courts includes:
- Granting licenses under various Betting and Gaming laws
- Enforcing Council Tax demands and issuing rights of entry warrants for gas and electricity authorities
- Family cases including orders for protection against violence and maintenance orders
- Proceedings concerning the welfare of children
- Granting licenses to sell alcohol to public houses and restaurants
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