SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13Judicial appointments

Part 4Judicial appointments: selection, and transfer of powers of Lord Chancellor

Appointments by Lord Chief Justice or Senior President of Tribunals: equalities provisions

I150

1

Section 50 of the Equality Act 2010 (public offices: appointments, etc) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (2) (meaning of “public office”) after paragraph (c) insert—

d

an office or post, appointment to which is made by the Lord Chief Justice or the Senior President of Tribunals.

3

In each of subsections (3) to (6), (9) and (11)(b) (offices within subsection (2)(a) or (b)) for “or (b)” substitute “ , (b) or (d) ”.

I251

1

Section 51 of the Equality Act 2010 (public offices: recommendations for appointments, etc) is amended as follows.

2

In subsections (1) to (4) (which apply to an office within section 50(2)(a) or (b)) for “or (b)” substitute “ , (b) or (d) ”.

3

In subsection (5) (interpretation) after “50(2)(a)” insert “ or (d) ”.