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SCHEDULE 12Minor and consequential amendments

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

13For section 14(1) of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (vacation of office) substitute—

(1)The Lord Chief Justice or a Lord Justice of Appeal may vacate his office by resignation in writing under his hand addressed to Her Majesty.

(1A)A judge of the High Court may vacate his office by resignation in writing under his hand addressed to the Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister.