1. It replaces the former quarter sessions.

2. The 1971 Act, which abolished the assizes and quarter sessions, set up in their place the Crown Court which it made part of the Supreme Court of Judicature.

3. Disputes between parishes were settled by the justices of the peace at quarter sessions.

4. A summons was served on him to appear at the next Quarter sessions.

5. The court thus constituted exercises the former domestic, betting, gaming and licensing jurisdiction of quarter sessions.