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- ↑ Helmholz, R. H. (2003). The Oxford history of the laws of England . Oxford New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198258179.
- ↑ Administration of Justice Act 1977, Schedule 4, Part III
- ↑ "London Metropolitan Archives, Information Leaflet Number 13, The Court of Common Council" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-05. Retrieved 2014-03-28.
