Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4 U.K. Other functions of the Lord Chancellor and organisation of the courts

Part 1 U.K. Amendments

Prospective

Pluralities Act 1838 (c. 106) U.K.

7 U.K. The Pluralities Act 1838 is amended as follows.

8 (1) Section 126 (consent of patron etc. where patronage in the Crown) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For the words from “if such benefice shall be above” to “great seal” substitute “ unless such benefice shall be within the patronage of the crown in right of the duchy of Lancaster, the instrument by which the power shall be exercised shall be executed by, and any such notice shall be given to, the Prime Minister ”.

(3) Omit “or persons”.

9 (1) Section 128 (consent of patron etc. where patronage attached to duchy of Cornwall) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For the words from “the same” to “benefice in the patronage of the crown” substitute “ the Prime Minister, in accordance with section 126 ”.

(3) Omit “or persons” in the second place.