Part 2

Justices of the peace

District Judges (Magistrates' Courts)

Appointment etc.
22
1
Her Majesty may, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, appoint a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis to be a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts).
2
A District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) must, before acting as such, take the oath of allegiance and judicial oath in accordance with the Promissory Oaths Act 1868 (c. 72) and the Promissory Oaths Act 1871 (c. 48).
3
The Lord Chancellor may pay to a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) such allowances as he may determine.
4
Any such allowances are in addition to the salary charged on and paid out of the Consolidated Fund under section 9 of the Administration of Justice Act 1973 (c. 15).
5
The Lord Chancellor may , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, remove a District Judge (Magistrates' Courts) from office on the ground of incapacity or misbehaviour.
Words in s. 22(1) substituted (21.7.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15), ss. 50, 148, Sch. 10 para. 38(2); S.I. 2008/1653, art. 2(d) (with arts. 3, 4)
Words in s. 22(5) inserted (3.4.2006) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), s. 15, Sch. 4 para. 323; S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(y)