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1

Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the provisions of the Act specified in Schedule 2 to this Order shall come into force on 15th June 2005.

2

Section 5(2) to (9) of the Act shall come into force in relation to the appointment of lay magistrates on 10th December 2005.

3

Section 5(2) to (9) of the Act shall not apply to an appointment to any listed judicial office other than lay magistrates or a recommendation for such appointment, where the position was advertised before 15th June 2005.