Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

Resident magistrates and deputy resident magistrates

9 In section 10(1) (appointment of deputy resident magistrates)—

(a) for “The Lord Chancellor” substitute “The First Minister and deputy First Minister, acting jointly,”,

(b) for “the Lord Chancellor”, in the first place, substitute “they”, and

(c) for the words from “such conditions” to the end substitute—

“(a) such terms and conditions relating to removal from office as the First Minister and deputy First Minister, acting jointly, may determine; and

(b) such other terms and conditions, including as to remuneration and superannuation, as the Lord Chancellor may determine.”