A magistrates' court has jurisdiction to hear any complaint.
But subsection (1) is subject to provision made by any enactment.
Section 52: Jurisdiction to deal with complaints.
Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 · 1980 c. 43View on legislation.gov.uk
Part II: Civil Jurisdiction and Procedure
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