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Practice and procedure in the magistrates' court is often shaped and influenced by European law; it follows that notice must be taken of decisions of European courts as well as the tension between European and national law. This book covers the general issues, including: recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders; defences available in criminal proceedings; licensing law; deportation and immigration; and Sunday trading.