Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23)

PART I Constitution of the Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland

12 Appointment of judges

(1) Whenever the office of a judge of the High Court or of a Lord Justice of Appeal is vacant, a person may be appointed thereto by Her Majesty by letters patent under the Great Seal of Northern Ireland.

(2) Whenever the office of Lord Chief Justice becomes vacant, a successor may be appointed by Her Majesty by letters patent, under the Great Seal of Northern Ireland.