Explanatory Notes

Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

2002 CHAPTER 26

24th July 2002

Commentary

Part 1: the Judiciary.

General

Section 1: Guarantee of continued judicial independence

10.This section places those with responsibility for the administration of justice in Northern Ireland under a duty to uphold the continued independence of the judiciary, regardless of what structures might be put in place for administering justice matters in the future.