Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5 U.K. Functions under legislation relating to Northern Ireland

Part 1 U.K. Amendments

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

36 (1) Section 103 (appointment of justices of the peace) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (6) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) In subsection (7) after “Lord Chancellor may direct” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.