Constitutional Reform Act 2005

SCHEDULES

Section 12

SCHEDULE 1 U.K. Powers to make rules

Part 1 U.K. The process

Interpretation U.K.

1 U.K. In this Part “designated rules” means rules under another Act which are, by virtue of provision in that Act, to be made in accordance with this Part.

The process U.K.

2 (1) It is for the Lord Chief Justice, or a judicial office holder nominated by the Lord Chief Justice with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor, to make designated rules. U.K.

(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) to make designated rules generally, or

(b) to make designated rules under a particular enactment.

(3) In this Part—

(a) “judicial office holder” has the same meaning as in section 109(4);

(b) references to the Lord Chief Justice's nominee, in relation to designated rules, mean a judicial office holder nominated by the Lord Chief Justice under sub-paragraph (1) to make those rules.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(b) modified by 1984 c. 42, s. 31D(7) (as inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 1; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11))

3 (1) The Lord Chief Justice, or his nominee, may make designated rules only with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor. U.K.

(2) If the Lord Chancellor does not agree designated rules made by the Lord Chief Justice, or by his nominee, the Lord Chancellor must give that person written reasons why he does not agree the rules.

4 (1) Designated rules made by the Lord Chief Justice, or by his nominee, and agreed by the Lord Chancellor— U.K.

(a) come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor directs, and

(b) are to be contained in a statutory instrument to which the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 (c. 36) applies as if the instrument contained rules made by a Minister of the Crown.

(2) A statutory instrument containing designated rules is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

5 (1) This paragraph applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Lord Chief Justice, or his nominee, written notice that he thinks it is expedient for designated rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice. U.K.

(2) The Lord Chief Justice, or his nominee, must make such designated rules as he considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice under sub-paragraph (1);

(b) made in accordance with the provisions of this Part.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Sch. 1 para. 5 excluded by 1984 c. 42, s. 31D(8) (as inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 1; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11))

Part 2 U.K. Rule-making powers subject to the process in Part 1

Trustee Act 1925 (c. 19) U.K.

6 U.K. In section 54 of the Trustee Act 1925 (jurisdiction in regard to mental patients), for the paragraph after subsection (2)(d) substitute—

“(2A) Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 with respect to the exercise of the jurisdiction referred to in subsection (2).”

Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933 (c. 36) U.K.

7 U.K. In section 2 of the Administration of Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1933 (procedure for indictment of offenders), in subsection (6A)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (c. 65) U.K.

8 (1) Section 5 of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civilian Interests) Act 1951 (appropriate courts and procedure) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “The Lord Chancellor may also make rules” substitute “ Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsections (3) to (5) for “Rules so made” substitute “ Rules under subsection (2) ”.

(4) In subsection (6) for “this section” substitute “ subsection (1) ”.

Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20) U.K.

9 (1) Section 49 of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (rules of court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chief Justice with the approval of the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ person making the rules ”.

(4) Omit subsections (3) and (4).

Adoption Act 1976 (c. 36) U.K.

10 U.K. In section 66 of the Adoption Act 1976 (rules of procedure), in subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) U.K.

11 U.K. The Supreme Court Act 1981 is amended as follows.

12 (1) Section 127 (probate rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “for regulating” substitute “ Rules of court (in this Part referred to as “probate rules”) may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 for regulating ”.

(3) Omit subsection (3).

13 (1) Section 136 (production of documents filed in, or in custody of, Supreme Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “make rules” substitute “ Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsection (2)(b) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ person making the rules ”.

(4) Omit subsection (3).

Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) U.K.

14 U.K. The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended as follows.

15 U.K. In section 108 (general provisions as to rules under Part 7), after subsection (1) (as substituted by paragraph 129(2) of Schedule 4) insert—

“(1A) Rules under any other provision of this Part of this Act are to be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.”

16 U.K. In section 143 (general provisions as to regulations, orders and rules), after subsection (3) insert—

“(4) This section does not apply to rules which are, by virtue of section 108 of this Act, to be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.”

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28) U.K.

17 (1) Section 38 of the County Courts Act (remedies available in county courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) Omit subsection (4)(c).

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) If regulations are made under subsection (3), rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 about procedure relevant to the matters prescribed in the regulations.”

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42) U.K.

18 U.K. In section 40 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (family proceedings rules), in the second paragraph of subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (a) omit “by the Lord Chancellor”;

(b) in paragraph (b) omit “by the President of the Family Division with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor”.

Coroners Act 1988 (c. 13) U.K.

19 U.K. The Coroners Act 1988 is amended as follows.

20 U.K. In section 11 (proceedings at inquest), for subsection (5)(c) substitute—

“(c) shall be in such form as may be prescribed in rules made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.”

21 (1) Section 32 (power to make rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “The Lord Chancellor may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, make rules” substitute “ Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsection (3) for “of the Lord Chancellor under this section to make rules” substitute “ to make rules under this section ”.

(4) Omit subsection (4).

Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27) U.K.

22 U.K. The Family Law Act 1996 is amended as follows.

23 (1) For the title to section 12 substitute “ Rules about procedure ”. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “The Lord Chancellor may make rules” substitute “ Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “The Lord Chancellor may make rules” substitute “ Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

24 U.K. In section 65 (rules, regulations and orders), in subsection (5) after “does not apply” insert “ to rules made under section 12 or ”.

25 U.K. The power to amend or repeal enactments that is referred to in section 109(5)(b) of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) may be exercised in relation to sections 12 and 65 of the Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27) as amended by paragraphs 24 and 25 of this Schedule.

Adoption and Children Act 2002 (c. 38) U.K.

26 (1) The Adoption and Children Act 2002 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) Those amendments do not have effect at any time after the amendments made to the Adoption and Children Act 2002 by paragraph 413 of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 have come into force.

27 U.K. In section 141 (rules of procedure), in subsection (1) for “The Lord Chancellor may make rules” substitute “ Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

28 U.K. In section 142 (supplementary and consequential provision), in subsection (4) for “this Act or” substitute “ this Act, any power to make rules under section 141 or any power ”.

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) U.K.

29 U.K. In section 76 of the Courts Act 2003 (further provision about scope of Family Procedure Rules) omit “by the President of the Family Division, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor,”.

Section 13

SCHEDULE 2 U.K. Powers to give directions

Part 1 U.K. The process

Interpretation U.K.

1 U.K. In this Part “designated directions” means directions under another Act which are, by virtue of provision in that Act, to be made or given in accordance with this Part.

The process U.K.

2 (1) It is for the Lord Chief Justice, or a judicial office holder nominated by the Lord Chief Justice with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor, to make or give designated directions. U.K.

(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) to make or give designated directions generally, or

(b) to make or give designated directions under a particular enactment.

(3) In this Part—

(a) “judicial office holder” has the same meaning as in section 109(4);

(b) references to the Lord Chief Justice's nominee, in relation to designated directions, mean a judicial office holder nominated by the Lord Chief Justice under sub-paragraph (1) to make or give those directions.

3 (1) The Lord Chief Justice, or his nominee, may make or give designated directions only with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor. U.K.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to designated directions to the extent that they consist of guidance about any of the following—

(a) the application or interpretation of the law;

(b) the making of judicial decisions.

(3) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to designated directions to the extent that they consist of criteria for determining which judges may be allocated to hear particular categories of case; but the directions may, to that extent, be made or given only after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(4) If sub-paragraph (1) applies but the Lord Chancellor does not agree designated directions made or given by the Lord Chief Justice, or by his nominee, the Lord Chancellor must give that person written reasons why he does not agree the directions.

Part 2 U.K. Powers of direction subject to the process in Part 1

Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20) U.K.

4 (1) Section 4 of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chief Justice with the consent of the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “If the Lord Chief Justice so directs” substitute “ If such directions so provide ”.

(4) In subsection (3) for “the Lord Chief Justice shall direct” substitute “ such directions may provide ”.

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) U.K.

5 U.K. In section 124 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (place for deposit of original wills and other documents), for “as the Lord Chancellor may direct” substitute “ as may be provided for in directions given in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

Civil Procedure Act 1997 (c. 12) U.K.

6 U.K. For section 5 of the Civil Procedure Act 1997 substitute—

“5 Practice directions

(1) Practice directions may be given in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.

(2) Practice directions given otherwise than under subsection (1) may not be given without the approval of—

(a) the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) the Lord Chief Justice.

(3) Practice directions (whether given under subsection (1) or otherwise) may provide for any matter which, by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 1, may be provided for by Civil Procedure Rules.

(4) The power to give practice directions under subsection (1) includes power—

(a) to vary or revoke directions given by any person;

(b) to give directions containing different provision for different cases (including different areas);

(c) to give directions containing provision for a specific court, for specific proceedings or for a specific jurisdiction.

(5) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of guidance about any of the following—

(a) the application or interpretation of the law;

(b) the making of judicial decisions.

(6) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of criteria for determining which judges may be allocated to hear particular categories of case; but the directions may, to that extent, be given only—

(a) after consulting the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) with the approval of the Lord Chief Justice.”

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) U.K.

7 U.K. The Courts Act 2003 is amended as follows.

8 (1) Section 74 (practice directions as to practice and procedure of criminal courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “The Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, give directions” substitute “ Directions may be given in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for the words from “may not be given” to the end substitute “given otherwise than under subsection (1) may not be given without the approval of—

(a) the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) the Lord Chief Justice.”

(4) In subsection (3)(a) for “by the Lord Chief Justice or any other person” substitute “ under subsection (1) or otherwise ”.

(5) For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of guidance about any of the following—

(a) the application or interpretation of the law;

(b) the making of judicial decisions.

(5) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of criteria for determining which judges may be allocated to hear particular categories of case; but the directions may, to that extent, be given only—

(a) after consulting the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) with the approval of the Lord Chief Justice.”

9 (1) Section 81 (practice directions relating to family proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “The President of the Family Division may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, give directions” substitute “ Directions may be given in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for the words from “may not be given” to the end substitute “given otherwise than under subsection (1) may not be given without the approval of—

(a) the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) the Lord Chief Justice.”

(4) In subsection (3)(a) for “by the President of the Family Division or any other person” substitute “ under subsection (1) or otherwise ”.

(5) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of guidance about any of the following—

(a) the application or interpretation of the law;

(b) the making of judicial decisions.

(5) Subsection (2)(a) does not apply to directions to the extent that they consist of criteria for determining which judges may be allocated to hear particular categories of case; but the directions may, to that extent, be given only—

(a) after consulting the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) with the approval of the Lord Chief Justice.”

Section 14

SCHEDULE 3 U.K. Transfer of appointment functions to Her Majesty

District Judges U.K.

1 (1) For section 6 of the County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28) substitute— U.K.

“6 District judges

(1) Her Majesty may, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, appoint district judges.

(2) The Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor—

(a) must assign each district judge to one or more districts;

(b) may change an assignment so as to assign the district judge to a different district or districts.

(3) A reference in any enactment or other instrument to the district judge for a district or of a county court is a reference to any district judge assigned to the district concerned.

(4) Every district judge is, by virtue of his office, capable of acting in any district whether or not assigned to it, but may do so only in accordance with arrangements made by or on behalf of the Lord Chief Justice.

(5) A district judge is to be paid such salary as may be determined by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Treasury.

(6) A salary payable under this section may be increased but not reduced by a determination or further determination under this section.”

(2) That section as substituted applies to a district judge holding office by virtue of an appointment made before the commencement of sub-paragraph (1) as if he had been assigned to the district or districts for which he was appointed.

2 (1) For sections 100 and 101 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) substitute— U.K.

“100 District judges

(1) The Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor—

(a) may assign a district judge to one or more district registries;

(b) may change an assignment so as to assign the district judge to a different district registry or registries (or to no district registry).

(2) A reference in any enactment or other instrument to the district judge of a district registry is a reference to any district judge assigned to the registry concerned.

(3) Every district judge is, by virtue of his office, capable of acting in any district registry whether or not assigned to it, but may do so only in accordance with arrangements made by or on behalf of the Lord Chief Justice.

(4) Whilst a district judge is assigned to one or more district registries in accordance with subsection (1) he is a district judge of the High Court.”

(2) That section as substituted applies to a district judge holding office by virtue of an appointment made before the commencement of sub-paragraph (1) as if he had been assigned to the district registry or registries for which he was appointed.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 3 para. 2(3) repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2696, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)

High Court Masters and Registrars U.K.

3 (1) Section 89 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) (masters and registrars) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), for the words from “the Lord Chancellor” to the end substitute “ Her Majesty. ”

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(1A) The maximum number of appointments under subsection (1) is such as may be determined from time to time by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Treasury.”

(4) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) Her Majesty shall, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, appoint a person to each office listed in the first column of the table in subsection (3C) (“a senior office”).

(3A) A person may be appointed to a senior office only if—

(a) he holds the office in the corresponding entry in the second column of that table (“the qualifying office”), or

(b) he does not hold the qualifying office but could be appointed to it in compliance with section 88.

(3B) Where a person who is to be appointed to a senior office meets the condition in subsection (3A)(b) he shall, when appointed to the senior office, also be appointed to the qualifying office.

(3C) This is the table referred to in subsections (3) and (3A)—

Senior office	Qualifying office
Senior Master of the Queen's Bench Division	Master of the Queen's Bench Division
Chief Chancery Master	Master of the Chancery Division
Chief Taxing Master	Taxing master of the Senior Courts
Chief Bankruptcy Registrar	Registrar in bankruptcy of the High Court
Senior District Judge of the Family Division	Registrar of the Principal Registry of the Family Division”.

(5) Before subsection (8) insert—

“(7A) A person appointed under subsection (1) is to be paid such salary, and a person appointed to a senior office is to be paid such additional salary, as may be determined by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Treasury.

(7B) A salary payable under or by virtue of this section—

(a) may in any case be increased, but

(b) may not, in the case of a salary payable in respect of an office listed in column 1 of Part 2 of Schedule 2 or of a senior office, be reduced,

by a determination or further determination under this section.”

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 3 para. 3 partly in force; Sch. 3 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 3 para. 3(1)(4) in force at 3.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 9; Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(3)(5) in force for specified purposes at 3.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 9

4 U.K. In section 93(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) (Court of Protection) for “the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Her Majesty ”.

Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate) U.K.

5 U.K. In section 23 of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) (Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate))—

(a) for “The Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Her Majesty ”;

(b) for “he” substitute “ she ”.

6 U.K. In section 10A(2) of the Justices of the Peace Act 1997 (c. 25) (until the coming into force of the repeal of that Act by the Courts Act 2003) for “The Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Her Majesty ”.

Section 15

SCHEDULE 4 U.K. Other functions of the Lord Chancellor and organisation of the courts

Part 1 U.K. Amendments

Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533 (c. 21) U.K.

1 (1) In section 11 of the Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533 (refusal of archbishop to grant licences etc.) any reference to the Lord Chancellor or Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (however expressed) is to be read as a reference to the Chancellor of the High Court. U.K.

(2) The Chancellor of the High Court may nominate another judge of that court to exercise his functions under that section.

Habeas Corpus Act 1679 (c. 2) U.K.

2 U.K. The Habeas Corpus Act 1679 is amended as follows.

3 U.K. In section 1 (bringing before Lord Chancellor or other judges) omit “the lord chauncelior or lord keeper of the great seale of England for the time being or”.

4 U.K. In section 2 (appeal to Lord Chancellor or other judges) omit—

(a) “the lord chauncellour or lord keeper or” in each place;

(b) “lord chauncellor lord keeper”;

(c) “the said lord chauncellor or lord keeper or” in the first and second places;

(d) “lord chauncellor or lord keeper or” in the last place.

5 U.K. In section 9 (Lord Chancellor or other judge unduly denying writ) omit “the said lord chauncellor or lord keeper or”.

Cestui que Vie Act 1707 (c. 72) U.K.

6 U.K. Any reference to the Lord Chancellor and keeper or commissioners for the custody of the great seal of Great Britain for the time being in section 1 of the Cestui que Vie Act 1707 is to be construed as a reference to a judge of the Chancery Division of the High Court.

Prospective

Pluralities Act 1838 (c. 106) U.K.

7 U.K. The Pluralities Act 1838 is amended as follows.

8 (1) Section 126 (consent of patron etc. where patronage in the Crown) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For the words from “if such benefice shall be above” to “great seal” substitute “ unless such benefice shall be within the patronage of the crown in right of the duchy of Lancaster, the instrument by which the power shall be exercised shall be executed by, and any such notice shall be given to, the Prime Minister ”.

(3) Omit “or persons”.

9 (1) Section 128 (consent of patron etc. where patronage attached to duchy of Cornwall) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For the words from “the same” to “benefice in the patronage of the crown” substitute “ the Prime Minister, in accordance with section 126 ”.

(3) Omit “or persons” in the second place.

Prospective

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Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 4 paras. 10-12 and cross-heading repealed (E.) (1.7.2018) by Statute Law (Repeals) Measure 2018 (No. 1), s. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3; S.I. 2018/718, art. 2

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Public Notaries Act 1843 (c. 90) U.K.

13 (1) Section 5 of the Public Notaries Act 1843 (refusal of master of faculties to grant a faculty) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For “chancellor of England or the lord keeper of the great seal” substitute “ Chancellor of the High Court ”.

(3) At the end of that section insert— “ The Chancellor of the High Court may nominate another judge of that court to exercise his functions under this section. ”

(4) This paragraph is subject to section 2(3) and (4) of the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1998 (repeals relating to Isle of Man and Channel Islands).

Prospective

Inclosure Act 1859 (22 & 23 Vict. c. 43) U.K.

14 U.K. In section 12 of the Inclosure Act 1859 (adaptation of references to patron where patronage is in the Crown) for the words from “Lord High” to “Great Seal” substitute “ Prime Minister ”.

British Law Ascertainment Act 1859 (c. 63) U.K.

15 U.K. In section 5 of the British Law Ascertainment Act 1859 (interpretation) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”.

Promissory Oaths Act 1871 (c. 48) U.K.

16 (1) Section 2 of the Promissory Oaths Act 1871 (persons before whom oaths to be taken) (as amended by paragraph 51 of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the paragraph beginning “In England and Wales” for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

(3) After that paragraph insert— “ The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under the preceding paragraph. ”

(4) After the paragraph beginning “In Ireland” insert— “The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under the preceding paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Stannaries Court (Abolition) Act 1896 (c. 45) U.K.

17 (1) Section 1 of the Stannaries Court (Abolition) Act 1896 (abolition of Vice-Warden's Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Prospective

Judicial Committee Act 1915 (c. 92) U.K.

18 (1) Section 1 of the Judicial Committee Act 1915 (power of Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to sit in more than one division at the same time) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ”.

Administration of Justice Act 1925 (c. 28) U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 4 para. 19 omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(7), Sch. 6 para. 2(19)(a) (with Sch. 6 para. 3); S.I. 2015/1732, art. 2(e)(i)

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12) U.K.

20 (1) Section 45 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (youth courts) (as amended by section 50 of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor or a person acting on his behalf” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) In subsection (4) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(4) In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ or Lord Chief Justice ”.

(5) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3) or (4) or his powers under rules under subsection (4).”

Compensation (Defence) Act 1939 (c. 75) U.K.

21 (1) The Compensation (Defence) Act 1939 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For the title to section 9 substitute “ Incidental powers of tribunals and rules of procedure ”.

(3) Omit section 9(1)(a) (powers of tribunals to make rules of procedure).

(4) After section 9(1) insert—

“(1A) Rules prescribing the procedure for notifying, presenting and hearing claims and all matters incidental thereto may be made in relation to each of the tribunals constituted under this Act.

(1B) Such rules are to be made as follows—

(a) if the rules relate to proceedings in England and Wales, they are to be made by the Lord Chancellor;

(b) if the rules relate to proceedings in Scotland, they are to be made by the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) if the rules relate to proceedings in Northern Ireland, they are to be made by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(5) In subsection (2) for the words from the beginning to “subsection” substitute “ Such rules ”.

(6) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this section.

(5) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

22 U.K. In section 18 (application to Scotland and Northern Ireland)—

(a) omit subsection (2);

(b) for subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) Sections seven and nine of this Act shall have effect with these modifications—

(a) in their application to proceedings in Scotland before a tribunal constituted under this Act, for references to the High Court there shall be substituted references to the Court of Session;

(b) in their application to proceedings in Northern Ireland before a tribunal constituted under this Act, for references to the High Court there shall be substituted references to the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland.”

London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (c. xcvii) U.K.

23 (1) Section 109 of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (constitution etc of tribunal appeal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(i) for “if he thinks fit” substitute “ , if he thinks fit and if the Lord Chief Justice agrees, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (c. 39) U.K.

24 U.K. The Pension Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 is amended as follows.

25 U.K. F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 4 para. 25 repealed (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 9, Sch. 3 para. 228(m)

26 U.K. Omit section 13 (application to Scotland).

27 U.K. Omit section 14 (application to Northern Ireland).

28 (1) The Schedule (constitution, jurisdiction and procedure of Tribunals) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For paragraph 1 substitute—

“1 (1) There shall be constituted in England and Wales such number of Pensions Appeal Tribunals as the Lord Chancellor may from time to time determine; and they shall sit at such times and in such places as he may from time to time determine.

(2) There shall be constituted in Scotland such number of Pensions Appeal Tribunals as the Lord President of the Court of Session may from time to time determine; and they shall sit at such times and in such places as he may from time to time determine.

(3) There shall be constituted in Northern Ireland such number of Pensions Appeal Tribunals as the Lord Chancellor may from time to time determine; and they shall sit at such times and in such places as he may from time to time determine.

(4) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales before exercising any functions under sub-paragraph (1).

(5) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland before exercising any functions under sub-paragraph (3).”

(3) In paragraph 2 (membership)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “appointed by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “appointed—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, by the Lord Chancellor;

(b) in relation to Scotland, by the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) in relation to Northern Ireland, by the Lord Chancellor”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (2A) for “sub-paragraphs (3)” substitute “ sub-paragraphs (3A), (3B) ”;

(c) for sub-paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, remove any member of a Tribunal appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(a).

(3B) The Lord President of the Court of Session may remove any member of a Tribunal appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(b).”;

(d) F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) In paragraph 2A (persons to be appointed to Tribunals)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for the words from “The Lord Chancellor” to “paragraph 2 above” substitute “ Any person making appointments under paragraph 2 shall ensure that the appointments ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (4) for the words from “In making” to “the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ It shall be the duty of any person making an appointment under paragraph 2 ”.

(5) In paragraph 2B (President and Deputy President of Pension Appeal Tribunals), in sub-paragraph (2)(c) for “Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”.

(6) In paragraph 5 (rules)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “the Lord Chancellor may make rules” substitute “ rules may be made ”;

(b) for “Lord Chancellor” in the second place substitute “person making them”;

(c) after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) Such rules are to made by the following person—

(a) if the rules relate to England and Wales, by the Lord Chancellor;

(b) if the rules relate to Scotland, by the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) if the rules relate to Northern Ireland, by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”;

(d) in sub-paragraph (4)(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , or in relation to Scotland by the Lord President of the Court of Session, in either case ”.

(7) Before paragraph 8 insert—

“7B (1) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph 1.

(2) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under any of the provisions listed in sub-paragraph (3).

(3) Those provisions are—

(a) paragraph 3C(2)(b);

(b) paragraph 5(1A)(b).

(4) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under any of the provisions listed in sub-paragraph (5)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).

(5) Those provisions are—

(a) paragraph 1;

(b) paragraph 3C(2)(c);

(c) paragraph 5(1A)(c).”

Textual Amendments

F5 Sch. 4 para. 28(3)(d) repealed (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 9, Sch. 3 para. 228(m)

Agriculture Act 1947 (c. 48) U.K.

29 U.K. The Agriculture Act 1947 is amended, or has effect, as follows.

30 U.K. In section 73 (establishment, constitution and procedure of Agricultural Land Tribunals), in subsection (1) for the words before “by order” substitute “ For the purposes of this section the Lord Chancellor shall, after consulting the Chairman of the Agricultural Land Tribunals, ”.

31 (1) The functions of the Lord Chancellor under section 75 (provisions as to land lying partly in one area and partly in another) are exercisable only after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice. U.K.

(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of this Act) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1).

32 U.K. In section 108 (regulations and orders), in subsection (1) omit “by the Minister” in the second place.

33 (1) Schedule 9 (constitution of Agricultural Land Tribunals) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 13 (chairman of each Tribunal), in sub-paragraph (4)—

(a) for “is” substitute “ and Lord Chief Justice are both ”;

(b) after “may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) In paragraph 16A (discharge of chairman's duties)—

(a) that paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 16A;

(b) in that sub-paragraph for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”;

(c) after that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1).”

Lands Tribunal Act 1949 (c. 42) U.K.

34 U.K. F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 4 para. 34 repealed (1.6.2009) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1307), art. 5(5), Sch. 4

Registered Designs Act 1949 (c. 88) U.K.

35 U.K. The Registered Designs Act 1949 is amended as follows.

36 (1) Section 27 (meaning of the court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor may select” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, select ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).”

37 (1) Section 28 (the Appeal Tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (10) insert—

“(11) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2)(a).”

Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (c. 46) U.K.

38 U.K. The Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 is amended as follows.

39 U.K. In section 28 (provisions with respect to office of Judge Advocate of fleet), after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may make a recommendation under subsection (3) only with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

40 U.K. In section 32 (tenure of office of Judge Advocate General and assistants), for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) The Judge Advocate General shall be removable by Her Majesty on the ground of inability or misbehaviour upon a recommendation in that behalf made by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(1A) The Vice Judge Advocate General may be removed for inability or misbehaviour by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(1B) An Assistant Judge Advocate General may be removed for inability or misbehaviour by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(1C) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless—

(a) the Assistant Judge Advocate General exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session, or

(b) the Assistant Judge Advocate General exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (c. 65) U.K.

41 (1) Section 5 of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 (appropriate courts and procedure) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales before making rules under subsection (1) that relate to England and Wales.

(5B) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (5A).”

Prospective

City of London (Guild Churches) Act 1952 (c. xxxviii) U.K.

42 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the City of London (Guild Churches) Act 1952, for the entries in column 2 (patrons) relating to each of—

(a) All Hallows London Wall,

(b) St. Margaret Pattens, and

(c) St. Mary Aldermary,

substitute “ Her Majesty ”.

Pharmacy Act 1954 (c. 61) U.K.

43 (1) In Schedule 1C to the Pharmacy Act 1954 (appeal tribunals), paragraph 3 (appointments) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (4) for “by the Lord Chancellor and” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, and by ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.”

Mines and Quarries Act 1954 (c. 70) U.K.

44 (1) Section 170 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 (provisions as to references upon notices) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (9) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

“(10) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (9).”

Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 (c. 30) U.K.

45 U.K. Schedule 2 to the Land Powers (Defence) Act 1958 (provisions with respect to making certain orders under the Act) is amended as follows.

46 (1) Paragraph 4 (inquiries into objections) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with sub-paragraph (1A) ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) A person to hold an inquiry for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) is to be appointed as follows—

(a) if the inquiry relates to land in England and Wales, the person is to be appointed by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor;

(b) if the inquiry relates to land in Scotland, the person is to be appointed by the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) if the inquiry relates to land in Northern Ireland, the person is to be appointed by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consulting Lord Chancellor.”

(4) In sub-paragraph (3) for “The Lord Chancellor shall by statutory instrument make rules of procedure” substitute “ Rules of procedure shall be made by statutory instrument in accordance with sub-paragraph (3A) ”.

(5) After sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A) Rules under sub-paragraph (3) are to be made as follows—

(a) if the rules are for the purposes of inquiries held in relation to land in England and Wales, they are to be made by the Lord Chancellor;

(b) if the rules are for the purposes of inquiries held in relation to land in Scotland, they are to be made by the Secretary of State after consultation with the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) if the rules are for the purposes of inquiries held in relation to land in Northern Ireland, they are to be made by the Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(6) In sub-paragraph (4) for the words from “as the Lord Chancellor” to the end substitute “as may be determined, with the approval of the Treasury—

(a) by the Lord Chancellor, or

(b) in a case where the Lord President of the Court of Session appointed the person, by the Secretary of State.”

(7) After sub-paragraph (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(6) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(7) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

47 (1) Paragraph 8 (application to court to challenge order) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 8.

(3) In that sub-paragraph “for High Court” substitute “ appropriate court ”.

(4) After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) In this paragraph “appropriate court” means—

(a) if the order relates to land in England and Wales, the High Court in England and Wales;

(b) if the order relates to land in Scotland, the Court of Session;

(c) if the order relates to land in Northern Ireland, the High Court in Northern Ireland.”

48 U.K. Omit paragraphs 10 and 11 (modifications for application to Scotland and Northern Ireland).

Agriculture Act 1958 (c. 71) U.K.

49 U.K. In the Agriculture Act 1958, in section 5 (functions under section 73 of the Agriculture Act 1947) for “by the Lord Chancellor and not by the Minister” substitute “ as provided for in that section ”.

Land Powers (Defence) Act (Inquiries) Rules 1958 (S.I. 1958/2231) U.K.

50 (1) Rule 2 of the Land Powers (Defence) Act (Inquiries) Rules 1958 (interpretation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1), in the definition of “appointed person” for the words from “appointed by” to the end substitute “ appointed in accordance with sub-paragraph (1A) of paragraph 4 of the Second Schedule to the Act to hold an inquiry pursuant to that paragraph; ”.

Mental Health Act 1959 (c. 72) U.K.

51 U.K. In section 145 of the Mental Health Act 1959 (general provisions as to regulations, orders and rules) omit “or the Lord Chancellor”.

Administration of Justice Act 1960 (c. 65) U.K.

52 U.K. In section 14 of the Administration of Justice Act 1960 (procedure on application for habeas corpus), in subsection (2) omit “; and no such application shall in any case be made to the Lord Chancellor”.

Transport Act 1962 (c. 46) U.K.

53 U.K. The Transport Act 1962 is amended as follows.

54 (1) Section 74 (Minister's power to make orders about pensions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (6)(c) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

“(10) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

55 (1) Section 81 (compensation to officers and servants of the Commission) is amended as follows U.K.

(2) In subsection (4)(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

(3) After subsection (10) insert—

“(11) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

56 (1) In Schedule 7 (transitional provisions) paragraph 17 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (3) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.”

57 U.K. Schedule 11 (application to Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.

58 (1) Paragraph 6 (appointment of referee or board of referees) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 6.

(3) After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

59 U.K. Omit paragraph 10.

City of London (Courts) Act 1964 (c. iv) U.K.

60 (1) Section 15 of the City of London (Courts) Act 1964 (oaths) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That section becomes subsection (1) of section 15.

(3) In that subsection for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After that subsection insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1).”

Finance Act 1966 (c. 18) U.K.

61 (1) In Schedule 1 to the Finance Act 1966 (reliefs for shipbuilders), paragraph 6 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (2)—

(a) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”;

(b) before “the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” insert “ by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(6) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (2)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20) U.K.

62 (1) Section 5 of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (constitution of court for particular sittings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) after “expedient to do so” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9) U.K.

63 U.K. The Taxes Management Act 1970 is amended as follows.

64 U.K. F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F7 Sch. 4 para. 64 repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 1; S.I. 2008/2696, art. 5(i)(vi) (with arts. 3, 4)

65 (1) Section 4 (Special Commissioners) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may designate a person under subsection (3) only with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) The Lord Chancellor may remove a Special Commissioner from office under subsection (4) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(4B) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless—

(a) the Special Commissioner exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session, or

(b) the Special Commissioner exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(4) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3A).

(9) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under subsection (3A).

(10) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (3A)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31) U.K.

66 (1) Section 10 of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 (temporary additional judges of the Registered Designs Appeal Tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) This section applies if both of the following conditions are met—

(a) the Lord Chancellor thinks that it is expedient, having regard to the state of business pending before the Registered Designs Appeal Tribunal and after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, for a person to be appointed to sit and act as an additional judge of the Tribunal (either alone or with a judge of the High Court who is a judge of the Tribunal);

(b) the Lord Chancellor requests the Lord Chief Justice to make such an appointment.

(1A) The Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, appoint one of the following persons as mentioned in subsection (1)(a)—

(a) a judge of the Court of Appeal;

(b) a person who has held office as a judge of the Court of Appeal or of the High Court;

(c) one of Her Majesty's Counsel.

(1B) An appointment under this section is—

(a) for such period, or

(b) for the purpose of hearing such appeals,

as the Lord Chief Justice determines, after consulting the Lord Chancellor.”

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Courts Act 1971 (c. 23) U.K.

67 U.K. The Courts Act 1971 is amended as follows.

68 U.K. In section 17 (retirement, removal and disqualification of Circuit judges), in subsection (4) after “fit” insert “ and if the Lord Chief Justice agrees ”.

69 (1) Section 21 (appointment of Recorders) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsections (3) and (4) substitute—

“(3) The appointment of a person as a Recorder shall specify the following—

(a) the term for which he is appointed;

(b) the frequency and duration of the occasions during that term on which he will be required to be available to undertake the duties of a Recorder;

(c) the circumstances in which the Lord Chancellor may—

(i) decline to extend the term of the appointment, or

(ii) terminate the appointment,

(other than those in subsection (4C)(a) or (b) and subsection (6)(a) or (b)).

(4) Circumstances may be specified under subsection (3)(c) in an appointment only if the Lord Chief Justice agrees.

(4A) Subject to subsections (4B) to (5), the Lord Chancellor must extend the term of a Recorder's appointment (including a term already extended under this subsection) before its expiry, for such term as the Lord Chancellor thinks appropriate.

(4B) The Lord Chancellor must not extend the term of a Recorder's appointment unless the Recorder agrees to the extension.

(4C) The Lord Chancellor may, with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice, decline to extend the term of a Recorder's appointment on any of these grounds—

(a) the incapacity or misbehaviour of the Recorder;

(b) a failure of the Recorder to comply with any requirement specified under subsection (3)(b) in the terms of his appointment;

(c) one or more of the circumstances specified under subsection (3)(c) in his appointment applies.”

(3) For subsection (6) substitute—

“(6) The Lord Chancellor may, with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice, terminate the appointment of a Recorder on any of these grounds—

(a) the incapacity or misbehaviour of the Recorder;

(b) a failure of the Recorder to comply with any requirement specified under subsection (3)(b) in the terms of his appointment;

(c) one or more of the circumstances specified under subsection (3)(c) in his appointment applies.”

70 (1) Section 22 (oaths to be taken by Circuit judges and Recorders) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).”

71 (1) Section 24 (deputy Circuit judges and assistant Recorders) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “the Lord Chancellor” substitute “him”;

(b) omit “, he may”;

F8 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F9 (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1)(a).”

Textual Amendments

F8 Sch. 4 para. 71(2)(c) omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 34(7); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 3(e) (with savings in S.I. 2013/2192, regs. 48, 49)

F9 Sch. 4 para. 71(2)(d) omitted (15.7.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 89(2)(j); S.I. 2013/1725, art. 2(g)

72 U.K. In the table in paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 (general rules of construction), in the second column of entry 7 and of entry 14 for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

73 U.K. In Schedule 10 (transitional provisions), omit paragraphs 3 and 4.

Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) U.K.

74 (1) Schedule 3 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (tribunal, advisory bodies and professional panels) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the table in paragraph 21 (application of Parts 1 to 3 to Northern Ireland), in the entry for paragraph 1—

(a) for “the references to the Lord Chancellor and” substitute “ any reference to ”;

(b) for “respectively references to the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland and” substitute “ a reference to ”.

(3) In that table, in the entry for paragraph 13—

(a) for “the references to the Lord Chancellor and” substitute “ any reference to the ”;

(b) for “respectively references to the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland and” substitute “ a reference to ”;

(c) at the end of that entry insert—

“

After sub-paragraph (2) there shall be inserted— “(3) The Lord Chancellor must obtain the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland before exercising his functions under sub-paragraph (1)(a). (4) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (3) (a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002; (b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).””

Land Charges Act 1972 (c. 61) U.K.

75 U.K. In section 16 of the Land Charges Act 1972 (general rules), in subsection (2) omit “of the Lord Chancellor, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State,”.

Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (c. 18) U.K.

76 (1) Section 10A of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (proceedings after decree nisi: religious marriage) is amended as follows. U.K.

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

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Juries Act 1974 (c. 23) U.K.

77 U.K. The Juries Act 1974 is amended as follows.

78 U.K. In section 5 (panels of persons summoned as jurors), after subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before giving any direction under subsection (1).

(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

79 (1) Section 9AA (requirement to issue guidance) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “shall” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal Rules 1974 (S.I. 1974/1136) U.K.

80 (1) Rule 2 of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunals Rules 1974 (interpretation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1), in the definition of “the chairman” for the words from “appointed” to “Northern Ireland” in the second place substitute “ appointed in accordance with paragraph 2, 3 or 4 of Schedule 3 to the Plant Varieties Act 1997 ”.

Industry Act 1975 (c. 68) U.K.

81 (1) Schedule 3 to the Industry Act 1975 (tribunals to arbitrate disputes relating to vesting and compensation orders) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 4 (constitution and sittings)—

(a) that paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 4;

(b) in that sub-paragraph after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, ”;

(c) after that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(3) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(4) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(3) In paragraph 5 (Scottish proceedings) for “paragraph 4” substitute “ paragraph 4(1) ”.

(4) In paragraph 8(a) (meaning of “appointor”) for “paragraph 4” substitute “ paragraph 4(1) ”.

(5) After paragraph 8 insert—

“8A Where the appointor is, by virtue of paragraph 8(a), the Lord Chancellor, the power conferred by paragraph 6(1)(b) may be exercised only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

8B The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless the member to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

Local Land Charges Act 1975 (c. 76) U.K.

82 U.K. The Local Land Charges Act 1975 is amended as follows.

F10 83 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 4 para. 83 omitted (12.4.2015) by virtue of Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 12(2) (with Sch. 5 Pt. 4)

84 (1) Section 9 (official searches) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) In relation to England, the fee (if any) specified by a registering authority under section 13A below shall be payable, in such manner as the authority may specify, in respect of any requisition made under this section to that authority.

(3A) In relation to Wales, the prescribed fee (if any) shall be payable in the prescribed manner in respect of any requisition made under this section.”

(3) In subsection (4)—

(a) after “fee” insert “(if any)”;

F11 (b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F11 Sch. 4 para. 84(3)(b) omitted (12.4.2015) by virtue of Infrastructure Act 2015 (c. 7), s. 57(5)(e), Sch. 5 para. 8(6) (with Sch. 5 Pt. 4)

85 (1) In section 14 (rules), for subsection (1)(h) substitute— U.K.

“(h) for prescribing—

(i) in relation to England, the fees, if any, to be paid for the making of any personal search;

(ii) in relation to Wales, the fees, if any, to be paid for the filing of documents with a registering authority, the making of any entry on a register, the supply of copies of, or the variation or cancellation of, any such entry, and the making of any search of a register.”

(2) The reference to that section in Schedule 1 to the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3044) is to be treated as referring to that section as amended by this paragraph.

Armed Forces Act 1976 (c. 52) U.K.

86 (1) Section 6 of the Armed Forces Act 1976 (establishment of Standing Civilian Courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may give approval to an order under subsection (3) only after consulting the relevant judges.”

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) The Lord Chancellor may make an appointment under subsection (4) only with the concurrence of the relevant judges.”

(4) In subsection (7) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the relevant judges ”.

(5) After subsection (8) insert—

“(8A) The Lord Chancellor may give his approval under section (8) only with the concurrence of the relevant judges.”

(6) After subsection (11) insert—

“(11A) The Lord Chancellor may give his approval to the removal of a member under subsection (11) only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”

(7) After subsection (17) insert—

“(18) References in this section to the relevant judges are references to all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(19) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section, except his functions under subsection (11A).

(20) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this section.

(21) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74) U.K.

87 (1) Section 67 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (sheriff courts and designated county courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (c. 80) U.K.

88 U.K. In section 26 of the Rent (Agriculture) Act 1976 (jurisdiction and procedure), omit subsection (5).

Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (c. 3) U.K.

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Textual Amendments

F12 Sch. 4 para. 89 omitted (22.3.2013) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Abolition of the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Arbitration Tribunal) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/686), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 8(2)

Patents Act 1977 (c. 37) U.K.

90 U.K. The Patents Act 1977 is amended as follows.

91 (1) Section 97 (appeals from the comptroller) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “or on behalf of the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).”

92 U.K. F13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F13 Sch. 4 para. 92 repealed (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 210, 211, Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(i)(xii) (with art. 9)

Administration of Justice Act 1977 (c. 38) U.K.

93 (1) Section 23 of the Administration of Justice Act 1977 (jurisdiction of ancient courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Rent Act 1977 (c. 42) U.K.

94 U.K. Omit section 142 of the Rent Act 1977 (rules as to procedure).

National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49) U.K.

95 U.K. F14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 4 para. 95 repealed (1.3.2007) by National Health Service (Consequential Provisions) Act 2006 (c. 43), ss. 6, 8(2), Sch.4 (with Sch. 2 Pt. 1, Sch. 3 Pt. 1)

Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (c. 22) U.K.

96 (1) Section 2 of the Domestic Proceedings and Magistrates' Courts Act 1978 (powers of court to make orders for financial provision) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) omit the second paragraph.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) An order made by the Lord Chancellor under this section—

(a) shall be made only after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice;

(b) shall be made by statutory instrument and be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (c. 2) U.K.

97 U.K. In Schedule 3 to the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (provisions relating to forfeiture), after paragraph 17(4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chancellor may make an appointment under sub-paragraph (4) only with the concurrence—

(a) where the proceedings referred to in sub-paragraph (1) were taken in England and Wales, of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) where those proceedings were taken in Scotland, of the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) where those proceedings were taken in Northern Ireland, of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(6) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(7) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(8) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Tobacco Products Duty Act 1979 (c. 7) U.K.

98 (1) Section 5 of the Tobacco Products Duty Act 1979 (retail price of cigarettes) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) for the words from “by the Lord Chancellor” to the end substitute “ in accordance with subsections (7) to (9). ”

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chancellor is to appoint the referee.

(8) The appointment is to be made only with the concurrence of—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, if the determination of the Commissioners was made in relation to England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session, if the determination was made in relation to Scotland; or

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, if the determination was made in relation to Northern Ireland.

(9) None of the following may be appointed—

(a) an official of any government department;

(b) an office holder in, or a member of the staff of, the Scottish Administration.

(10) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(11) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this section.

(12) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) U.K.

99 U.K. The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

100 (1) Section 3B (transfer of trials of summary offences) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3).”

F15 101 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 4 para. 101 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 99 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

102 (1) Section 144 (rule committee and rules of procedure) is amended as follows. U.K.

F16 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) In subsection (1)—

(a) for the words from the beginning to “and may on” substitute “The Lord Chief Justice may on”;

(b) after “consultation with the rule committee” insert “, and with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor,”.

(4) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) If the Lord Chancellor does not agree rules made by the Lord Chief Justice, the Lord Chancellor must give the Lord Chief Justice and the rules committee written reasons for doing so.”

F16 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 4 para. 102(2)(5) repealed (18.9.2012) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Crown Court Rule Committee and Magistrates' Courts Rule Committee) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2398), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9

103 U.K. After section 144 insert—

“144A Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

(1) This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Lord Chief Justice written notice that he thinks it is expedient for rules made under section 144 to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(2) The Lord Chief Justice must make such rules as he considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice to the Lord Chief Justice;

(b) made in accordance with section 144.

(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Housing Act 1980 (c. 51) U.K.

104 U.K. In section 86 of the Housing Act 1980 (jurisdiction of county court), omit subsections (4) to (6) (rules and directions).

Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Posthumous Appeals) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/1082) U.K.

105 U.K. The Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Posthumous Appeals) Order 1980 is amended as follows.

106 U.K. In Article 6 (directions in relation to appeals brought or continued under the Order) for “judge of the High Court nominated by the Lord Chancellor in accordance with” substitute “ relevant judicial authority for the purposes of ”.

107 U.K. In Article 10 (application to Scotland), omit paragraphs (b) and (c).

108 U.K. In Article 11 (application to Northern Ireland)—

(a) omit paragraphs (b) and (c)';

(b) in paragraph (d) for “Chairman” substitute “ President ”.

Judicial Pensions Act 1981 (c. 20) U.K.

109 U.K. The Judicial Pensions Act 1981 is amended as follows.

110 U.K. In section 1 (interpretation) in the entry beginning “Judge of the Supreme Court” in the first column of the table omit “, other than the Lord Chancellor”.

111 (1) Section 5 (Circuit Judge in England and Wales) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales before making a recommendation in a case that falls within subsection (1)(b) or (c).”

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

112 (1) Section 7 (stipendiary magistrates in England and Wales) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before making a recommendation in a case that falls within subsection (1)(b).”

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

113 (1) Section 13 (Social Security Commissioners) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) In a case that falls within subsection (1)(c), the Lord Chancellor must consult—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales before making a recommendation in relation to a Commissioner who holds office in England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session before making a recommendation in relation to a Commissioner who holds office in Scotland;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland before making a recommendation in relation to a Commissioner who holds office in Northern Ireland.”

(3) After subsection (6)—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(8) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this section.

(9) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) U.K.

114 U.K. The Supreme Court Act 1981 is amended as follows.

115 (1) Section 2 (membership of the Court of Appeal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit paragraph (a);

(b) in paragraph (b) for “has been Lord Chancellor” substitute “ was Lord Chancellor before 12 June 2003 ”;

(c) for paragraphs (f) and (g) substitute—

“(f) the President of the Queen's Bench Division;

(g) the President of the Family Division;

(h) the Chancellor of the High Court;”

(d) for “Lord Chancellor's request” substitute “ request of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his function under subsection (2) of making requests to persons within paragraphs (b) and (c) of that subsection.”

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) It is for the Lord Chancellor to recommend to Her Majesty the making of an Order under subsection (4).”

(5) In subsection (6)—

(a) omit “Lord Chancellor,”;

(b) for “President of the Family Division or Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ President of the Queen's Bench Division, President of the Family Division or Chancellor of the High Court ”.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 4 para. 115 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 115 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 115(2)(c)(5)(b) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para. 115 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para 11(f)

116 (1) Section 3 (Divisions of Court of Appeal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3).”

117 (1) Section 4 (membership of the High Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) omit paragraph (a);

(b) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute—

“(ba) the President of the Queen's Bench Division;

(c) the President of the Family Division;

(d) the Chancellor of the High Court;”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) It is for the Lord Chancellor to recommend to Her Majesty the making of an Order under subsection (4).”

(4) In subsection (6)—

(a) omit “Lord Chancellor,”;

(b) for “President of the Family Division, Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ President of the Queen's Bench Division, President of the Family Division, Chancellor of the High Court ”.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 4 para. 117 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 117 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 117(2)(b)(4)(b) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para. 117 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(h)

118 (1) Section 5 (divisions of the High Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) for the words from “the Lord Chancellor” to “vice-president thereof,” substitute “ the Chancellor of the High Court, who shall be president thereof, ”.

(3) In subsection (1)(b) for “who shall be president thereof” substitute “ , the President of the Queen's Bench Division ”.

(4) In subsection (2) for “of the Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ given by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(5) In subsection (3) for the words from “with the concurrence of” to the end substitute “with the concurrence of both of the following—

(a) the senior judge of the Division to which the judge is attached;

(b) the senior judge of the Division of which the judge is to act as an additional judge.”

(6) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).”

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 4 para. 118 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 118 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 118(3) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para. 118 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(i)

119 (1) Section 6 (the Patents, Admiralty and Commercial Courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).”

120 (1) Section 7 (power to alter Divisions etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “recommendation of” insert “ the Lord Chancellor and ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”;

(b) for “the President of the Family Division and the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ the President of the Queen's Bench Division, the President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court ”.

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 4 para. 120 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 120 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 120(3)(b) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para. 120 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(k)

121 (1) Section 9 (assistance for transaction of judicial business of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) for the definition of “the appropriate authority” substitute—

““the appropriate authority” means—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice or a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) nominated by him to exercise his functions under this section, or

(b) at any time when the Lord Chief Justice or the nominated judicial office holder is unable to make such a request himself, or there is a vacancy in the office of Lord Chief Justice, the Master of the Rolls;”

(b) omit the words after the definition of “relevant court”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The power of the appropriate authority to make a request under subsection (1) is subject to subsections (2B) to (2D).

(2B) In the case of a request to a person within entry 1, 3, 5 or 6 in column 1 of the Table, the appropriate authority may make the request only after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(2C) In any other case the appropriate authority may make a request only with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor.

(2D) In the case of a request to a Circuit judge or Recorder to act as a judge of the High Court, the appropriate authority may make the request only with the concurrence of the Judicial Appointments Commission.”

(4) In subsection (4)—

(a) for “appears to the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ appears to the Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”;

(b) for “Lord Chancellor thinks fit” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, think fit ”.

(5) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (4).”

122 (1) Section 10 (appointment of judges of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “President of the Family Division or Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ President of the Queen's Bench Division, President of the Family Division or Chancellor of the High Court ”;

(b) after “may” insert “ , on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) In subsection (2) after “may” insert “ , on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(4) In subsection (3)(a) for “President of the Family Division or Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ President of the Queen's Bench Division, President of the Family Division or Chancellor of the High Court ”.

(5) For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) A person appointed—

(a) to any of the offices mentioned in subsection (1),

(b) as a Lord Justice of Appeal, or

(c) as a puisne judge of the High Court,

shall take the required oaths as soon as may be after accepting office.

(5) In the case of a person appointed to the office of Lord Chief Justice, the required oaths are to be taken in the presence of all of the following—

(a) the Master of the Rolls;

(b) the President of the Queen's Bench Division;

(c) the President of the Family Division;

(d) the Chancellor of the High Court.

(6) Where subsection (5) applies but there is a vacancy in one or more (but not all) of the offices mentioned in that subsection, the required oaths are to be taken in the presence of the holders of such of the offices as are not vacant.

(7) In the case of a person appointed other than to the office of Lord Chief Justice, the required oaths are to be taken in the presence of—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice, or

(b) a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) nominated by him for this purpose.

(8) In this section “required oaths” means—

(a) the oath of allegiance, and

(b) the judicial oath,

as set out in the Promissory Oaths Act 1868.”

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. 4 para. 122 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 122 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 122(2)(a)(4) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para 122 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(m)

123 (1) Section 11 (tenure of office) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) omit “except the Lord Chancellor”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) It is for the Lord Chancellor to recommend to Her Majesty the exercise of the power of removal under subsection (3).”

(4) In subsection (9)(a) for “the President of the Family Division and the Vice-Chancellor,” substitute “ the President of the Queen's Bench Division, the President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court, ”.

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. 4 para. 123 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 123 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 123(4) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para. 123 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(n)

124 U.K. In section 12 (salaries etc of judges of Supreme Court), in subsection (1) omit “, other than the Lord Chancellor,”.

125 (1) Section 13 (precedence of judges of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsections (2) and (3) substitute—

“(2) Subject to subsection (1)(b), the President of the Queen's Bench Division shall rank next after the Master of the Rolls.

(2A) The President of the Family Division shall rank next after the President of the Queen's Bench Division.

(3) The Chancellor of the High Court shall rank next after the President of the Family Division.”

(3) In subsection (4) for “Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ Chancellor of the High Court ”.

126 U.K. In section 44 (extraordinary functions of judges of High Court), in subsection (2) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”.

127 U.K. In section 56B (allocation of cases in criminal division), in subsection (1) for “with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

128 (1) Section 57 (Court of Appeal: sittings and vacations) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

129 (1) Section 61 (distribution of business among Divisions) is amended as follows). U.K.

(2) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “appears to him” substitute “ appears to the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3).”

130 (1) Section 63 (business assigned to specially nominated judges) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, to be ”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1) or (2).”

131 (1) Section 68 (exercise of jurisdiction of High Court otherwise than by judges of that court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) In subsection (6) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(4) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsections (1)(a) and (6).”

132 (1) Section 71 (High Court: sittings and vacations) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

133 (1) Section 74 (appeals and committals for sentence) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) Before exercising any functions under subsection (4), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

134 (1) Section 78 (Crown Court: sittings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

135 (1) Section 82 (duties of officers of Crown Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

136 U.K. Omit section 84(8) (rules of court for Crown Court etc to be made by statutory instrument).

F17 137 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 4 para. 137 repealed (18.9.2012) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Crown Court Rule Committee and Magistrates' Courts Rule Committee) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2398), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 9

138 U.K. After section 86 insert—

“86A Process for making rules of court under section 84

(1) Crown Court rules must be—

(a) signed by a majority of the members of the Crown Court Rule Committee, and

(b) submitted to the Lord Chancellor.

(2) The Lord Chancellor may allow or disallow rules so made.

(3) If the Lord Chancellor disallows rules, he must give the Committee written reasons for doing so.

(4) Rules so made and allowed by the Lord Chancellor—

(a) come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor directs, and

(b) are to be contained in a statutory instrument to which the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 applies as if the instrument contained rules made by a Minister of the Crown.

(5) A statutory instrument containing Crown Court rules is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(6) In this section and section 86B “Crown Court rules” means rules of court made under section 84.

86B Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

(1) This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Crown Court Rule Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Crown Court rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(2) The Committee must make such Crown Court rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice to the Committee;

(b) made in accordance with section 86A.”

139 (1) Section 91 (deputies and temporary appointments) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “Lord Chancellor” in the first place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”;

(b) in paragraph (a) omit “or III”;

(c) for “Lord Chancellor thinks fit” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, think fit ”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) If it appears to the Lord Chancellor that it is expedient to do so in order to facilitate the disposal of business in the Senior Courts, he may appoint a person—

(a) to act as a deputy for any person holding an office listed in column 1 of Part 3 of Schedule 2; or

(b) to act as a temporary additional officer in any such office,

during such period or on such occasions as the Lord Chancellor may think fit.”

(4) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1).”

140 (1) Section 92 (tenure of office) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (6) after “also” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(4) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) It is for the Lord Chancellor to recommend to Her Majesty the exercise of any power under subsection (7).”

141 (1) Section 96 (Central Office) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) leave out “Lord Chancellor may” and insert “ Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) In subsection (2) for “of the Lord Chancellor under this section” substitute “ under subsection (1) ”.

(4) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

142 U.K. In section 98 (judges' clerks and secretaries), in subsection (1) for “the President of the Family Division and the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ the President of the Queen's Bench Division, the President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court ”.

143 (1) Section 99 (district registries) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

144 (1) Section 104 (district probate registries) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

145 (1) Section 131 (conveyancing counsel of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

146 U.K. In section 151 (interpretation), in subsection (1) for the definition of “senior judge” substitute—

““senior judge”, where the reference is to the senior judge of a Division, means the president of that Division;”.

Administration of Justice Act 1982 (c. 53) U.K.

147 U.K. The Administration of Justice Act 1982 is amended as follows.

148 (1) Section 25 (regulations as to deposit and registration of wills) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (4).”

Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2) U.K.

149 U.K. In section 161 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (justices of the peace guilty of corrupt practice)—

(a) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) after “Scotland,” insert “ to ”.

Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20) U.K.

150 U.K. The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended as follows.

151 (1) Section 93 (judicial authorities and Court of Protection) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor shall” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice shall, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) In subsection (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(5) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1), (3) or (4).”

152 U.K. In section 94 (exercise of the judge's functions: the patient), in subsection (1) omit “by the Lord Chancellor or”.

153 U.K. In section 96 (powers of the judge as to the patient's property and affairs), in subsection (3) omit “the Lord Chancellor or”.

154 U.K. In section 104 (general powers of the judge with respect to proceedings), in subsection (3) omit “the Lord Chancellor or” in both places.

155 U.K. In section 105 (appeals), in subsection (2) omit “from any decision of the Lord Chancellor or”.

156 (1) Section 108 (general provisions as to rules under Part 7) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) Rules under section 106(5) are to be made by the Lord Chancellor after consulting the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

(4) Paragraph 16 of Schedule 1 also amends section 108.

157 (1) Section 111 (construction of references in other Acts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) omit “by the Lord Chancellor or”.

(3) In subsection (2) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”.

(4) In subsection (4)—

(a) in paragraph (a) omit “the Lord Chancellor or”;

(b) in paragraph (b) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”.

158 (1) Schedule 2 (mental health review tribunals) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 1(b) and (c) omit “after consultation with the Secretary of State”.

(3) After paragraph 1 insert—

“1A As part of the selection process for an appointment under paragraph 1(b) or (c) the Judicial Appointments Commission shall consult the Secretary of State.”

Prospective

Pastoral Measure 1983 (1983 No. 1) U.K.

159 (1) Section 81(2) of the Pastoral Measure 1983 (application to benefices in the patronage of the Crown or the Duke of Cornwall) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (a)—

(a) for the words from the beginning to “benefices” substitute “ any consent under the foregoing subsection in respect of a benefice or benefices ”;

(b) omit the words from “, or a” to “books”;

(c) omit “last-mentioned”.

(3) Omit paragraph (b).

County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28) U.K.

160 U.K. The County Courts Act 1984 is amended as follows.

F18 161 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 4 para. 161 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

162 (1) Section 3 (places and times of sittings) is amended as follows. U.K.

F19 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1).”

Textual Amendments

F19 Sch. 4 para. 162(2) repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F20 163 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 4 para. 163 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

164 (1) Section 11 (tenure of office) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5) after “by the Lord Chancellor” insert “ , but only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (6) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

165 U.K. In section 12 (records of proceedings to be kept by district judges), after subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before making regulations under this section.

(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

F21 166 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 4 para. 166 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

167 U.K. In section 38 (remedies available in county courts), in subsection (5) for “by the Lord Chancellor under this section” substitute “ under this section by the Lord Chancellor after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

168 (1) Section 61 (right of audience by direction) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

169 U.K. Omit section 74A (practice directions).

170 U.K. In section 145 (power to raise monetary limits), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) It is for the Lord Chancellor to recommend to Her Majesty the making of an Order under subsection (1).”

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42) U.K.

F22 171 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 4 paras. 171-174 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F22 172 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 4 paras. 171-174 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F22 173 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 4 paras. 171-174 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F22 174 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22 Sch. 4 paras. 171-174 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (c. 51) U.K.

175 U.K. The Inheritance Tax Act 1984 is amended as follows.

176 U.K. In section 256 (regulations about accounts etc), for subsection (3A) substitute—

“(3A) Regulations under this section may only be made—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, after consulting the Lord Chancellor;

(b) in relation to Scotland, after consulting the Scottish Ministers;

(c) in relation to Northern Ireland, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(3B) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (3A)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

177 (1) Section 257 (form etc of accounts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (3)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985 (c. 17) U.K.

178 (1) Schedule 2 to the Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985 (Reinstatement Committees and Umpires) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 2 (membership of Reinstatement Committees), for “Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”.

Transport Act 1985 (c. 67) U.K.

179 (1) Schedule 4 to the Transport Act 1985 (constitution, powers and proceedings of the Transport Tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 3 (tenure of office), after sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may remove a judicial member from office under sub-paragraph (3) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(3B) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless the judicial member who is to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session.”

(3) In paragraph 10 (the president)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) Before exercising his functions under sub-paragraph (1) the Lord Chief Justice must—

(a) consult the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) obtain the agreement of the Lord President of the Court of Session.”;

(c) after sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1).

(5) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1A)(b).”

Housing Act 1985 (c. 68) U.K.

180 U.K. The Housing Act 1985 is amended as follows.

181 U.K. Omit section 111 (secure tenancies: county court rules and directions).

182 U.K. In section 181 (right to buy: jurisdiction of county court), omit subsections (4) and (5) (rules and directions).

183 U.K. In section 572 (assistance for owners of defective housing: jurisdiction of county court), omit subsections (4) to (6) (rules and directions).

Merchant Shipping (Formal Investigations) Rules 1985 (S.I. 1985/1001) U.K.

184 U.K. In rule 17 of the Merchant Shipping (Formal Investigations) Rules 1985 (application to Northern Ireland), omit sub-paragraph (a).

Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) U.K.

185 U.K. The Insolvency Act 1986 is amended as follows.

186 (1) Section 117 (High Court and county court jurisdiction) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) for “may by order” substitute “ may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, by order ”.

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

187 (1) Section 374 (insolvency districts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

188 (1) Section 411 (company insolvency rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) after “Secretary of State” insert “ and, in the case of rules that affect court procedure, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

189 (1) Section 412 (individual insolvency rules (England and Wales) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection after “Secretary of State” insert “ and, in the case of rules that affect court procedure, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

190 (1) Section 413 (Insolvency Rules committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with subsection (3A) or (3B) ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chief Justice must appoint the persons referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (3), after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(3B) The Lord Chancellor must appoint the persons referred to in paragraphs (e) to (g) of subsection (3), after consulting the Lord Chief Justice.”

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

191 (1) Section 420 (insolvent partnerships) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Secretary of State” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

192 (1) Section 421 (insolvent estates of deceased persons) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Secretary of State” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Coroners Act 1988 (c. 13) U.K.

193 U.K. The Coroners Act 1988 is amended as follows.

194 (1) Section 3 (terms on which coroners hold office) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4) The Lord Chancellor may, with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice, remove any coroner from office for inability or misbehaviour.”

(3) In subsection (5) for “, wilful neglect of his duty or misbehaviour in the discharge of his duty” substitute “ or wilful neglect of his duty ”.

195 U.K. In section 33 (savings), in subsection (2)(a) omit “the Lord Chancellor or”.

Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33) U.K.

196 U.K. In Schedule 12 to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (assessors of compensation for miscarriages of justice), for paragraph 6 (power of removal) substitute—

“6 (1) The exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 5 is subject to the following provisions of this paragraph.

(2) In the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under—

(a) paragraph (1)(a), or

(b) paragraph (1)(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in England and Wales,

that power shall only be exercisable with the consent of the Lord Chancellor, which may only be given with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(3) In the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under—

(a) paragraph (1)(b), or

(b) paragraph (1)(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in Scotland,

that power shall only be exercisable with the consent of the Lord President of the Court of Session.

(4) In the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under—

(a) paragraph (1)(c), or

(b) paragraph (1)(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in Northern Ireland,

that power shall only be exercisable with the consent of the Lord Chancellor, which may only be given with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

Finance Act 1988 (c. 39) U.K.

197 U.K. In section 134 (General Commissioners for Northern Ireland), omit subsection (4).

Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48) U.K.

198 U.K. The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is amended as follows.

199 (1) Section 146 (membership of the copyright tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chancellor may exercise his powers to remove a person under subsection (3) or to appoint a person under subsection (4) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(8) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless—

(a) the person to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session, or

(b) the person to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(9) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (7) in relation to the appointment of a person under subsection (4).

(10) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under subsection (7) in relation to the appointment of a person under subsection (4).

(11) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (7) in relation to the appointment of a person under subsection (4)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

F23 200 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F23 Sch. 4 para. 200 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F24 201 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F24 Sch. 4 para. 201 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

202 U.K. F25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F25 Sch. 4 para. 202 repealed (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 210, 211, Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(i)(xii) (with art. 9)

Children Act 1989 (c. 41) U.K.

203 U.K. The Children Act 1989 is amended as follows.

204 (1) Section 7 (welfare reports) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).”

F26 205 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F26 Sch. 4 para. 205 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F27 206 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F27 Sch. 4 para. 206 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

207 U.K. In section 96 (evidence given by, or with respect to, children), in subsection (3) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

208 (1) In section 97 (privacy for children involved in certain proceedings). U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) after “requires it” insert “ and, in the case of the Lord Chancellor, if the Lord Chief Justice agrees ”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (4).”

209 (1) In Schedule 1 (financial provision for children), paragraph 5 (maximum lump sum payable for maintenance of child by order of magistrates court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.”

F28 210 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F28 Sch. 4 para. 210 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41) U.K.

211 U.K. The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 is amended as follows.

212 (1) Section 1 (allocation of business between High Court and county courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) An order under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may be made only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) In subsection (9) for “the President of the Family Division, the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ the President of the Queen's Bench Division, the President of the Family Division, the Chancellor of the High Court ”.

(4) After subsection (12) insert—

“(13) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. 4 para. 212 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 212 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 212(3) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para. 212 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far already not in force by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 11(s)

F29 213 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F29 Sch. 4 para. 213 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 99 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

214 (1) Section 11 (representation in certain county court cases) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) Omit subsection (10).

(4) After subsection (11) insert—

“(12) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1) or (2).”

215 (1) Section 73 (delegation of certain administrative functions of Master of the Rolls) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”;

(b) for “Lord Chancellor considers” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor consider ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3).”

216 U.K. In section 119 (interpretation), in subsection (1) in the definition of “designated judge” for “the President of the Family Division or the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ the President of the Queen's Bench Division, the President of the Family Division or the Chancellor of the High Court ”.

Armed Forces Act 1991 (c. 62) U.K.

217 U.K. In Schedule 1 to the Armed Forces Act 1991 (assessors of compensation for miscarriages of justice) for paragraph 6 (power of removal) substitute—

“6 (1) The exercise of the power conferred by paragraph 5 is subject to the following provisions of this paragraph.

(2) In the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under—

(a) paragraph (1)(a), or

(b) paragraph (1)(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in England and Wales,

that power shall only be exercisable with the consent of the Lord Chancellor, which may only be given with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(3) In the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under—

(a) paragraph (1)(b), or

(b) paragraph (1)(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in Scotland,

that power shall only be exercisable with the consent of the Lord President of the Court of Session.

(4) In the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under—

(a) paragraph (1)(c), or

(b) paragraph (1)(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in Northern Ireland,

that power shall only be exercisable with the consent of the Lord Chancellor, which may only be given with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48) U.K.

218 U.K. The Child Support Act 1991 is amended as follows.

219 (1) Section 8 (role of the courts with respect to maintenance of children) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) The Lord Chancellor may make an order under subsection (5) only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) After subsection (11) insert—

“(12) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

220 U.K. In section 45 (jurisdiction of courts in certain proceedings under the Act), after subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The functions of the Lord Chancellor under this section may be exercised only after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice.

(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

221 U.K. F30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F30 Sch. 4 para. 221 repealed (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 9, Sch. 3 para. 228(m)

Land Drainage Act 1991 (c. 59) U.K.

222 (1) Section 31 of the Land Drainage Act 1991 (composition and incidental powers of the Agricultural Land Tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) Before drawing up, or revising, a panel under subsection (1), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53) U.K.

223 U.K. The Tribunal and Inquiries Act 1992 is amended as follows.

224 U.K. In section 6 (appointment of chairmen of certain tribunals), omit subsection (9).

225 (1) In section 7 (concurrence required for removal of members of certain tribunals), subsection (1) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) Omit “, other than the Lord Chancellor,”.

(3) In paragraphs (a) to (c) after “Lord Chancellor” in each place insert “ (unless he is the Minister terminating the person's membership), the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, ”.

(4) In paragraph (d) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ (unless he is the Minister terminating the person's membership) and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8) U.K.

226 U.K. The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 is amended as follows.

227 (1) Section 2 (the judicial officer's entitlement to a pension) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) Where the appropriate minister is the Lord Chancellor, he must, before satisfying himself as mentioned in subsection (3)(b)—

(a) consult the Lord Chief of Justice of England and Wales, if the person in question holds office in England and Wales;

(b) consult the Lord Chief of Justice of Northern Ireland, if the person in question holds office in Northern Ireland.”

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(10) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

228 (1) Section 26 (retirement date for holders of certain judicial offices) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For “appropriate minister” in subsections (5) and (6) substitute “ appropriate person ”.

(3) In subsection (7)—

(a) in paragraph (a) omit “, unless he is the Lord Chancellor”;

(b) in paragraph (b) omit “, unless he is the Lord Chancellor”.

(4) In subsection (12), after the definition of “appointed day” insert—

““the appropriate person” means—

(a) the appropriate Minister in a case which falls within paragraph (a) of the definition of the expression in section 30;

(b) in relation to any judicial office whose jurisdiction is exercised exclusively in relation to England and Wales, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(c) in relation to any judicial office whose jurisdiction is exercised exclusively in relation to Northern Ireland, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(5) After subsection (12) insert—

“(13) Where the Lord Chief Justice of England or Wales or the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland is the appropriate person, he must obtain the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor before exercising any functions under this section.

(14) The Lord Chief Justice of England or Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(15) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

229 U.K. In Schedule 1 (offices which may be qualifying judicial offices) in Part 1 (judges) for the entries “President of the Family Division” and “Vice-Chancellor” substitute— “President of the Queen's Bench Division President of the Family Division Chancellor of the High Court ”.

230 U.K. In Schedule 5 (retirement provisions: the relevant offices), in the second entry omit “, other than the Lord Chancellor”.

Bail (Amendment) Act 1993 (c. 26) U.K.

231 U.K. In section 1 of the Bail (Amendment) Act 1993 (prosecution right of appeal), in subsection (12) in the definition of “magistrates' court” and “court” for “designated” to the end substitute “ designated in accordance with section 67 or section 139 of the Extradition Act 2003 ”.

Welsh Language Act 1993 (c. 38) U.K.

232 (1) Section 23 of the Welsh Language Act 1993 (oaths and affirmations) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That section becomes subsection (1) of section 23.

(3) In that subsection after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, ”.

(4) After that subsection insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (c. 19) U.K.

233 (1) Section 55 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 (magistrates' courts, justices of the peace etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”;

(b) for “he thinks necessary or expedient” substitute “ the Lord Chancellor thinks necessary or expedient, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”;

(b) for “appears to him expedient” substitute “ appears to the Lord Chancellor to be expedient, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

234 U.K. After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23) U.K.

235 U.K. The Value Added Tax Act 1994 is amended as follows.

236 U.K. In section 86 (appeals to the Court of Appeal), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) Before making an order under this section that relates to England and Wales, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(2B) Before making an order under this section that relates to Northern Ireland, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(2C) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(2D) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

237 (1) Schedule 12 (constitution and procedure of VAT tribunals) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 3 (tenure of office of President)—

(a) after sub-paragraph (5) insert—

“(5A) The Lord Chancellor may remove a person from office under sub-paragraph (4), or nominate a person under sub-paragraph (5), only with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (5A) in relation to the nomination of a person under sub-paragraph (5).

(10) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (5A) in relation to the nomination of a person under sub-paragraph (5).

(11) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (5A) in relation to the nomination of a person under sub-paragraph (5)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(3) In paragraph 4—

(a) that paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 4;

(b) after that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) The powers of the Lord Chancellor under sub-paragraph (1) may be exercised—

(a) in relation to England and Wales only after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) in relation to Northern Ireland only after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(3) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(4) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(4) In paragraph 7 (membership of panels)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (3)(c) for “Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”;

(b) for sub-paragraph (7) substitute—

“(7A) The Lord Chancellor may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, remove from office on the ground of incapacity or misbehaviour a chairman of VAT Tribunals appointed under sub-paragraph (3)(a).

(7B) The Lord President of the Court of Session may remove from office on the ground of incapacity or misbehaviour a chairman of VAT Tribunals appointed under sub-paragraph (3)(b).”

Trade Marks Act 1994 (c. 26) U.K.

238 U.K. In section 77 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (persons appointed to hear and determine appeals), after subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chancellor may remove a person from office under subsection (3)(c) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(6) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless—

(a) the person to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session, or

(b) the person to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21) U.K.

239 U.K. In section 297 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (wreck commissioners), after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may remove a wreck commissioner from office only with the concurrence of—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, or

(b) if the commissioner was appointed to act in Northern Ireland, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14) U.K.

240 U.K. The Reserve Forces Act 1996 is amended as follows.

241 U.K. In section 90 (appointment of panel of chairmen), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chancellor may not appoint a member of the panel unless the appropriate senior judge concurs.”

242 U.K. In section 91 (appointment of panel of ordinary members), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Lord Chancellor may not appoint a member of the panel unless the appropriate senior judge concurs.”

243 (1) Section 92 (membership of tribunals etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with subsection (2) ”.

(3) For subsections (2) and (3) substitute—

“(2) The chairman and other members are to be selected as follows—

(a) in the case of an appeal tribunal which is to sit in England and Wales, by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor;

(b) in the case of an appeal tribunal which is to sit in Scotland, by the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) in the case of an appeal tribunal which is to sit in Northern Ireland, by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(3) Where a tribunal which is hearing an appeal in respect of a determination of an application under regulations under section 78 or 79 requests it, a serving or retired officer of any regular service or reserve force may be appointed in accordance with subsection (4) to advise the tribunal on any relevant service matters.

(4) The officer is to be appointed as follows—

(a) in the case of an appeal tribunal which is sitting in England and Wales, by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor;

(b) in the case of an appeal tribunal which is sitting in Scotland, by the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) in the case of an appeal tribunal which is sitting in Northern Ireland, the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

244 U.K. After section 92 insert—

“92A Sections 90 to 92: supplementary

(1) In sections 90 and 91 “appropriate senior judge”, in relation to the appointment of a person to be a member of a panel, means—

(a) if the person is to be appointed to exercise functions wholly or mainly in relation to England and Wales, the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) if the person is to be appointed to exercise functions wholly or mainly in relation to Scotland, the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) if the person is to be appointed to exercise functions wholly or mainly in relation to Northern Ireland, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(2) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise any of his functions under sections 90 to 92.

(3) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise any of his functions under sections 90 to 92.

(4) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise any of his functions under sections 90 to 92—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17) U.K.

245 U.K. The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 is amended as follows.

246 (1) Section 22 (membership of appeal tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a)—

(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”;

(b) omit “(other than the Lord Chancellor)”.

(3) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor shall, after consultation with the Lord President of the Court of Session,” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice shall ”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chief Justice must not make an appointment under subsection (3) unless—

(a) he has consulted the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session agrees.”

(5) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(6) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under subsection (3A)(b).”

247 (1) Section 23 (temporary membership) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (2)(a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The functions conferred on the Lord Chief Justice by the preceding provisions of this section may be exercised only after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(7) The functions conferred on the Lord Chancellor by subsection (3) may be exercised only after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice.

(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

248 (1) Section 24 (temporary additional judicial membership) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) This section applies if both of the following conditions are met—

(a) the Lord Chancellor thinks that it is expedient, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, for a qualified person to be appointed to be a temporary additional judge of the Appeal Tribunal in order to facilitate in England and Wales the disposal of business in the Appeal Tribunal;

(b) the Lord Chancellor requests the Lord Chief Justice to make such an appointment.

(1A) The Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, appoint a qualified person as mentioned in subsection (1)(a).

(1B) An appointment under this section is—

(a) for such period, or

(b) on such occasions,

as the Lord Chief Justice determines, after consulting the Lord Chancellor.”

(3) In subsection (2) for “subsection (1)” substitute “ this section ”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

249 U.K. In section 25 (tenure of appointed members) after subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chancellor may declare an appointed member's office vacant under subsection (4) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(6) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless the member whose office is to be declared vacant exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session.”

Arbitration Act 1996 (c. 23) U.K.

250 U.K. In section 105 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (jurisdiction of High Court and county court), after subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales or the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (as the case may be) before making an order under this section.

(3B) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(3C) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (c. 25) U.K.

251 U.K. In section 19 of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (rules of court), in subsection (3) for the words from “with any modifications” to the end substitute “ or such provision with modifications ”.

Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27) U.K.

252 U.K. The Family Law Act 1996 is amended as follows.

F31 253 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F31 Sch. 4 para. 253 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

F32 254 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F32 Sch. 4 para. 254 repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 11 para. 210 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(e) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

Defamation Act 1996 (c. 31) U.K.

255 U.K. In section 9 of the Defamation Act 1996 (meaning of summary relief), after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales before making any order under subsection (1)(c) in relation to England and Wales.

(2B) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland before making any order under subsection (1)(c) in relation to Northern Ireland.

(2C) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(2D) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) U.K.

256 U.K. The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows.

257 U.K. In section 138 (introductory tenancies: jurisdiction of county court), omit subsections (4) to (6) (rules and directions).

258 U.K. In section 143N (demoted tenancies: jurisdiction of county court), omit subsections (5) to (7) (rules and directions).

Education Act 1996 (c. 56) U.K.

F33 259 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F33 Sch. 4 para. 259 omitted (1.9.2021) by virtue of Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (anaw 2), s. 100(3), Sch. 1 para. 6(f); S.I. 2021/373, art. 8(j)(xvi)

Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/1678) U.K.

260 U.K. In the Schedule (model rules for appeals) to the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996, after paragraph 6(3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may exercise his power under sub-paragraph (3) to remove a person appointed to the panel of chairmen for England and Wales only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

Civil Procedure Act 1997 (c. 12) U.K.

261 U.K. The Civil Procedure Act 1997 is amended as follows.

262 U.K. In section 1 (civil procedure rules), in subsection (3) (as amended by section 82 of the Courts Act 2003) omit “or alter”.

263 (1) Section 2 (Civil Procedure Rule Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsection (1) substitute—

“(1) Civil Procedure Rules are to be made by a committee known as the Civil Procedure Rule Committee, which is to consist of the following persons—

(a) the Head of Civil Justice;

(b) the Deputy Head of Civil Justice (if there is one);

(c) the persons currently appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B).

(1A) The Lord Chief Justice must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (a) to (d) of subsection (2).

(1B) The Lord Chancellor must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (e) to (g) of subsection (2).”

(3) In subsection (2) for “The Lord Chancellor must appoint” substitute “ The persons to be appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B) are ”.

(4) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) Before appointing a person in accordance with subsection (1A), the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor.”

(5) In subsection (4) for “under paragraph (e) or (f) of subsection (2), the Lord Chancellor must consult” substitute “ in accordance with subsection (1B), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice and, if the person falls within paragraph (e) or (f) of subsection (2), must also consult ”.

(6) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

264 (1) Section 2A (power to change certain requirements relating to Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) amend section 2(2), (3) or (4), and”.

(3) For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) The Lord Chancellor may make an order under this section only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.

(2A) Before making an order under this section the Lord Chancellor must consult the following persons—

(a) the Head of Civil Justice;

(b) the Deputy Head of Civil Justice (if there is one).

(2B) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

265 (1) Section 3 (process for making Civil Procedure rules) (as amended by section 85 of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsections (3) and (4) substitute—

“(3) The Lord Chancellor may allow or disallow Rules so made.

(4) If the Lord Chancellor disallows Rules, he must give the Committee written reasons for doing so.”

(3) In subsection (5) for “, as allowed or altered” substitute “ and allowed ”.

(4) In subsection (6) omit “Subject to subsection (7),”.

(5) Omit subsection (7).

266 U.K. After section 3 insert—

“3A Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

(1) This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Civil Procedure Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Civil Procedure Rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(2) The Committee must make such Rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice to the Committee;

(b) made in accordance with section 3.”

267 (1) Section 4 (power to make consequential amendments) (as amended by section 85 of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsections (1) and (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1) or (2).”

268 (1) Section 6 (Civil Justice Council) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Lord Chancellor must decide the following questions, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice—

(a) how many members of the Council are to be drawn from each of the groups mentioned in subsection (2);

(b) how many other members the Council is to have.

(2B) It is for—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice to appoint members of the judiciary to the Council, after consulting the Lord Chancellor;

(b) the Lord Chancellor to appoint other persons to the Council.”

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Plant Varieties Act 1997 (c. 66) U.K.

269 (1) Schedule 3 to the Plant Varieties Act 1997 (Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 4 (chairman of the Tribunal for proceedings in Northern Ireland), in sub-paragraph (1) for “Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) In paragraph 5 (duration of appointment)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (5) for “paragraph 2, 3 or 4” substitute “ paragraph 2 or 3 ”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (5) insert—

“(5A) Where the appointing authority is the Lord Chancellor, the power conferred by sub-paragraph (5) may be exercised only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”

(4) In paragraph 7 (the panels), in sub-paragraph (2) for the words in brackets substitute “ (which makes it necessary to obtain the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor and certain judicial office holders to dismissals in certain cases) ”.

(5) In paragraph 16 (interpretation), in paragraph (c) of the definition of “appointing authority” for “Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” substitute “ Lord Chancellor ”.

Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals Rules 1997 (S.I. 1997/798) U.K.

270 (1) Rule 7 of the Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals Rules 1997 (acknowledgement and registration of appeal and request to select tribunal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (c), for the words from “Lord Chancellor” to “Northern Ireland” substitute “ person who under section 92(2) of the Act is authorised to do so, ”.

Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14) U.K.

271 U.K. The Social Security Act 1998 is amended as follows.

272 (1) Section 6 (panel for appointment to appeal tribunals) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for the words from “such” to the end substitute “ persons appointed by the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) As part of the selection process for the appointment of a medical practitioner as a member of the panel, the Judicial Appointments Commission shall consult the Chief Medical Officer.”

(4) In subsection (5) after “misbehaviour” insert “ ; but the Lord Chancellor may remove such a person only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge ”.

(5) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless the person to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session.”

273 U.K.

[F34 In Schedule 1 (Appeal Tribunals: supplementary provisions), in paragraph 1(3) (tenure of office) after “by the Lord Chancellor” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice and the Lord President of the Court of Session, ”.]

Textual Amendments

F34 Sch. 4 para. 273 repealed (E.W.N.I.) (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), arts. 1(5)(g), 9, Sch. 3 para. 228(n)

274 U.K.

[F35 In Schedule 4 (Social Security Commissioners), in paragraph 5 (removal) after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chancellor may remove a person under sub-paragraph (1) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(1B) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless the person exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session.”]

Textual Amendments

F35 Sch. 4 para. 274 repealed (E.W.N.I.) (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), arts. 1(5)(g), 9, Sch. 3 para. 228(n)

Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29) U.K.

F36 275 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F36 Sch. 4 para. 275 repealed (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 5)

Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (c. 37) U.K.

276 U.K. The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (powers of magistrates' courts exercisable by single justice etc) is amended as follows.

277 (1) Section 10 (appeals against parenting orders) is amended as follows. U.K.

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

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) U.K.

278 U.K. In section 18 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (appointment to ECHR), after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) The following paragraphs apply to the making of an order under subsection (7) in relation to any holder of a judicial office listed in subsection (1)(a)—

(a) before deciding what transitional provision it is appropriate to make, the person making the order must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) before making the order, that person must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(7B) The following paragraphs apply to the making of an order under subsection (7) in relation to any holder of a judicial office listed in subsection (1)(c)—

(a) before deciding what transitional provision it is appropriate to make, the person making the order must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland;

(b) before making the order, that person must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(7C) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (within the meaning of section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(7D) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22) U.K.

279 U.K. The Access to Justice Act 1999 is amended as follows.

280 (1) Section 56 (power to prescribe alternative destination of appeals) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute—

“(c) the President of the Queen's Bench Division,

(d) the President of the Family Division, and

(e) the Chancellor of the High Court.”

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. 4 para. 280 wholly in force at 3.4.2006; Sch. 4 para. 280 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 280(2) in force at 1.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2505, art. 2; Sch. 4 para. 280 in force at 3.4.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/1014 {art. 2(a)}, Sch. 1 para. 11(w)

281 (1) Section 68 (judges holding office in European or international courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), in the definition of “relevant international court” for “for the purposes of this section by the Lord Chancellor or the Secretary of State” substitute “ in relation to the holder of a United Kingdom judicial office by the appropriate Minister ”.

(3) In subsection (6) for “subsection (5)” substitute “ this section ”.

(4) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chancellor may exercise functions under this section in relation to the holder of a United Kingdom judicial office specified in paragraph (a) of the definition in subsection (2) only after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(9) The Lord Chancellor may exercise functions under this section in relation to the holder of a United Kingdom judicial office specified in paragraph (c) of the definition in subsection (2) only after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(10) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (within the meaning of section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (8).

(11) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (9)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

282 (1) Section 69 (Vice-President of Queen's Bench division) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1).”

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) U.K.

283 U.K. The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 is amended as follows.

284 (1) Section 53 (applications for bail in immigration cases) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) In so far as regulations under this section relate to England and Wales, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales before giving his approval.

(6B) In so far as regulations under this section relate to Northern Ireland, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland before giving his approval.”

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(9) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

F37 285 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F37 Sch. 4 para. 285 repealed (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 5)

Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (c. 8) U.K.

F38 286 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F38 Sch. 4 para. 286 repealed (6.4.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(2)(g), Sch. 4 Pt. 2 (with Sch. 5)

Terrorism Act 2000 (c. 11) U.K.

287 U.K. The Terrorism Act 2000 is amended as follows.

288 (1) Section 74 (court for trial) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) after “unless” insert “ the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland directs that ”;

(b) in paragraph (a) omit from “the Lord Chancellor” to “directs that”;

(c) in paragraph (b) omit “the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland directs that”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (1)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

289 (1) In Schedule 3 (Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission), paragraph 4 (sittings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1) after “direct” insert “after consulting the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland”.

(3) After sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(5) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(6) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26);

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

290 (1) Schedule 8 (detention) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 29 (warrants of further detention)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (4)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”;

(b) in sub-paragraph (4)(c) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”;

(c) after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (4)(a).

(6) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (4)(c)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22) U.K.

F39 291 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F39 Sch. 4 para. 291 repealed (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 4 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 5)

Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26) U.K.

292 (1) Schedule 3 to the Postal Services Act 2000 (transfer to the Post Office Company: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 6 (third party rights relating to land), in sub-paragraph (5)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”.

(3) In paragraph 7 (other third party property rights), in sub-paragraph (3)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”.

Transport Act 2000 (c. 38) U.K.

293 U.K. The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows.

294 U.K. In section 61 (special provisions about land), in subsection (6)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”.

295 U.K. In section 93 (control in time of hostilities etc), in subsection (10)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”.

296 U.K. In section 94 (orders for possessions of aerodromes etc), in subsection (8)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”.

297 (1) Schedule 6 (transfer schemes) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 20 (compensation for third parties), in sub-paragraph (6)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”.

Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43) U.K.

298 (1) Schedule 1 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (local probation boards) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 2 (membership)—

(a) in sub-paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”;

(b) after sub-paragraph (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (2).”

(3) In paragraph 3 (tenure of members), after sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A) The power conferred by sub-paragraph (3) may be exercised by the Lord Chancellor to remove a person appointed by him by virtue of paragraph 2(2) only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

International Criminal Court Act 2001 (c. 17) U.K.

299 U.K. Section 26 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (definitions) is amended as follows—

(a) that section becomes subsection (1) of section 26;

(b) in that subsection for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”;

(c) after that subsection insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) U.K.

300 (1) In Schedule 6 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Pathogens Access Appeal Commission), paragraph 4 (sittings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1) after “direct” insert “after consulting the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(3) After sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1).

(5) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1).

(6) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Land Registration Act 2002 (c. 9) U.K.

301 U.K. The Land Registration Act 2002 is amended as follows.

302 (1) Section 127 (exercise of powers) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice, or a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) nominated by him, after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) In subsection (2)(h) after “consumer affairs” insert “ nominated by the Lord Chancellor ”.

303 U.K. In Schedule 9 (the Adjudicator), in paragraph 1 (holding of office), in sub-paragraph (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

Enterprise Act 2002 (c. 40) U.K.

304 U.K. The Enterprise Act 2002 is amended as follows.

305 (1) Section 268 (disqualification from office: general) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (7)—

(a) omit “made with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor”;

(b) after “tribunal” insert “; but any such order must—

(a) if it relates to England and Wales, be made with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) if it relates to Northern Ireland, be made with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland”.

(3) After subsection (15) insert—

“(16) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (7).

(17) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (7)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

306 U.K. In paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 (tenure of members of Competition Appeal Tribunal), after sub-paragraph (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chancellor may remove a person from office as President under sub-paragraph (4) only with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(6) The Lord Chancellor may remove a person from office as chairman under sub-paragraph (4) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(7) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless—

(a) the person to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session, or

(b) the person to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

Finance Act 2003 (c. 14) U.K.

307 (1) Schedule 17 to the Finance Act 2003 (stamp duty land tax: General and Special Commissioners, appeals and other proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 2 (regulations about determination of disputes), after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chancellor may make regulations under this paragraph only after consulting all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(1B) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(1C) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(1D) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(3) In paragraph 3 (regulations about jurisdiction of General or Special Commissioners), after sub-paragraph (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chancellor may make regulations under this paragraph only after consulting all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(5) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(6) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(7) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(4) In paragraph 5 (regulations about quorum)—

(a) that paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 5;

(b) after that sub-paragraph—

“(2) The Lord Chancellor may make regulations under this paragraph only after consulting all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(3) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(4) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(5) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(5) In paragraph 11 (regulations), for sub-paragraph (1) substitute—

“(1) Any power to make regulations under this Schedule is exercisable—

(a) only with the consent of the Scottish Ministers;

(b) subject to any other provision of this Schedule.”

Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) U.K.

308 U.K. The Courts Act 2003 is amended as follows.

309 (1) In section 2 (Court officers, staff and services), in subsection (7) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— U.K.

“(c) the President of the Queen's Bench Division,

(d) the President of the Family Division, and

(e) the Chancellor of the High Court.”

310 [F40 (1) Section 4 (establishment of courts boards) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) Before making any order under subsection (2) or (4), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(7A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”]

Textual Amendments

F40 Sch. 4 para. 310 repealed (E.W.) (2.5.2012) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Courts Boards) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1206), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9

311 [F41 (1) Section 5 (functions of courts boards) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor must” insert “, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,”.

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

(4) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”]

Textual Amendments

F41 Sch. 4 para. 311 repealed (E.W.) (2.5.2012) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Courts Boards) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1206), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9

312 (1) Section 8 (local justice areas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) Before making any order under subsection (2) or (4), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

313 (1) Section 10 (appointment of lay justices etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (3) for “or on behalf of the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The functions conferred on the Lord Chief Justice by subsections (2) and (3) may be exercised only after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2) or (3).”

314 U.K. In section 11 (resignation and removal of lay justices), in subsection (2)—

(a) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

315 (1) Section 13 (entry of names in the supplemental list) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(4) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3).”

316 U.K. In section 14 (removal of names from the supplemental list), in subsection (2)(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

317 (1) Section 15 (lay justices' allowances) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (7) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (7).”

318 U.K. In section 16 (records of lay justices), after subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before—

(a) appointing a person under subsection (1), or

(b) giving a direction under subsection (2).

(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

319 (1) Section 17 (chairman and deputy chairmen) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor, or a person acting on his behalf, may” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

320 (1) Section 19 (training, development and appraisal of lay justices) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) for “appropriate training and training materials” substitute “ training and training materials that appear to him, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, to be appropriate ”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

321 (1) Section 20 (rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) before paragraph (a) insert—

“(za) the Lord Chancellor,”.

(4) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions of making the rules referred to in this section.”

322 (1) Section 21 (duty to consult lay justices on matters affecting them etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That section becomes subsection (1) of section 21.

(3) In that subsection after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ and the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After that subsection insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

323 U.K. In section 22 (appointment of District Judges (Magistrates' Courts)), in subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

324 U.K. In section 24 (Deputy District Judges (Magistrates' Courts)), in subsection (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

325 (1) Section 25 (District Judges (Magistrates' Courts) as justices of the peace) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), leave out “or on behalf of the Lord Chancellor” and insert “ the Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2).”

326 (1) Section 27 (justices' clerks and assistant clerks) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a) after “must” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “subsection (4)” substitute “ subsections (4A) to (4C) ”.

(4) For subsection (4) substitute—

“(4A) The Lord Chancellor may change an assignment of a justices' clerk so that he is no longer assigned to a local justice area (“the relevant area”) only if the conditions in subsections (4B) and (4C) are met.

(4B) Before changing the assignment, the Lord Chancellor must consult—

(a) the chairman of the lay justices assigned to the relevant area, or

(b) if that is not possible or not practicable, the deputy chairman or such of the lay justices assigned to or acting in the relevant area as it appears to the Lord Chancellor appropriate to consult.

(4C) The Lord Chief Justice must agree to the change.”

(5) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

327 (1) Section 28 (functions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (8) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

“(10) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

328 (1) Section 30 (places, dates and times of sittings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

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

(4) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1) or (7).”

329 (1) Section 34 (costs in legal proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

330 U.K. For section 62 substitute—

“62 Head and Deputy Head of Civil Justice

(1) There is to be a Head of Civil Justice.

(2) The Head of Civil Justice is—

(a) the Master of the Rolls, or

(b) if the Lord Chief Justice appoints another person, that person.

(3) The Lord Chief Justice may appoint a person to be Deputy Head of Civil Justice.

(4) The Lord Chief Justice must not appoint a person under subsection (2)(b) or (3) unless these conditions are met—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice has consulted the Lord Chancellor;

(b) the person to be appointed is one of the following—

(i) the Chancellor of the High Court;

(ii) an ordinary judge of the Court of Appeal.

(5) A person appointed under subsection (2)(b) or (3) holds the office to which he is appointed in accordance with the terms of his appointment.

(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

331 (1) Section 64 (power to alter judicial titles) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) omit “Vice-Chancellor”;

(b) insert at the appropriate place—

(i) “ Chancellor of the High Court ”;

(ii) “ Deputy Head of Civil Justice ”;

(iii) “ Deputy Head of Criminal Justice ”;

(iv) “ Deputy Head of Family Justice ”;

(v) “ Head of Civil Justice ”;

(vi) “ Head of Criminal Justice ”;

(vii) “ Head of Family Justice ”;

(viii) “ President of the Courts of England and Wales ”;

(ix) “ President of the Queen's Bench Division ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may make an order under this section only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

(4) In subsection (4)—

(a) omit paragraph (a);

(b) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute—

“(ba) the President of the Queen's Bench Division,

(c) the President of the Family Division, and

(d) the Chancellor of the High Court.”

(5) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. 4 para. 331 partly in force; Sch. 4 para. 331 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 4 para. 331(1)(2)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(v)-(ix)(3)-(5) in force at 3.4.2006 by S.I 2006/1014 {art. 2(a)}, Sch. 1 para. 11(z)

332 U.K. In section 69 (Criminal Procedure Rules), in subsection (4) omit “or alter”.

333 (1) Section 70 (Criminal Procedure Rule Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) the persons currently appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B).”

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chief Justice must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (a) to (e) of subsection (2).

(1B) The Lord Chancellor must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (f) to (k) of subsection (2).”

(4) In subsection (2) for “The Lord Chancellor must appoint” substitute “ The persons to be appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B) are ”.

(5) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) Before appointing a person in accordance with subsection (1A), the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor.

(3A) Before appointing a person in accordance with subsection (1B), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.”

(6) After subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

334 (1) Section 71 (power to change certain requirements relating to Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) amend section 70(2) or (3A), and”.

(3) For subsection (2) substitute—

“(2) The Lord Chancellor may make an order under this section only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.

(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

335 (1) Section 72 (process for making Criminal Procedure Rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsections (3) and (4) substitute—

“(3) The Lord Chancellor may, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, allow or disallow rules so made.

(4) If the Lord Chancellor disallows rules, he must give the Committee written reasons for doing so.”

(3) In subsection (5) for “, as allowed or altered” substitute “ and allowed ”.

336 U.K. After section 72 insert—

“72A Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

(1) This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Criminal Procedure Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Criminal Procedure Rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(2) The Committee must make such rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice to the Committee;

(b) made in accordance with section 72.

(4) The Lord Chancellor may not give notice under subsection (1) unless the Secretary of State agrees.”

337 (1) Section 73 (power to amend legislation in connection with Criminal Procedure Rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That section becomes subsection (1) of section 73.

(3) In that subsection after “Secretary of State” insert “ and after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After that subsection insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

338 U.K. In section 75 (Family Procedure Rules), in subsection (5) omit “or alter”.

339 (1) Section 77 (Family Procedure Rule Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) the persons currently appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B).”

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chief Justice must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (a) to (f) of subsection (2).

(1B) The Lord Chancellor must appoint the persons falling within paragraphs (g) to (o) of subsection (2).”

(4) In subsection (2) for “The Lord Chancellor must appoint” substitute “ The persons to be appointed in accordance with subsections (1A) and (1B) are ”.

(5) In subsection (3) for “under subsection (2), Lord Chancellor must consult” substitute “ in accordance with subsection (1A), the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor and ”.

(6) Omit subsection (4).

(7) In subsection (5) for “under subsection (2)(h) to (m), the Lord Chancellor must consult” substitute “ in accordance with subsection (1B), the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice and, if the person falls within any of paragraphs (h) to (m) of subsection (2), must also consult ”.

(8) After section (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

340 (1) Section 78 (power to change certain requirements relating to Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ or Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chancellor may make an order under this section only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

(4) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

341 (1) Section 79 (process for making Family Procedure Rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For subsections (3) and (4) substitute—

“(3) The Lord Chancellor may allow or disallow rules so made.

(4) If the Lord Chancellor disallows rules, he must give the Committee written reasons for doing so.”

(3) In subsection (5) for “, as allowed or altered” substitute “ and allowed ”.

342 U.K. After section 79 insert—

“79A Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

(1) This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Family Procedure Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Family Procedure Rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(2) The Committee must make such rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice to the Committee;

(b) made in accordance with section 79.”

343 (1) Section 80 (power to amend legislation in connection with the rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That section becomes subsection (1) of section 80.

(3) In that subsection after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(4) After that subsection insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

344 (1) Section 81 (practice directions relating to family proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), before paragraph (a) insert—

“(za) the civil division of the Court of Appeal,

(zb) the High Court,”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) Directions as to the practice and procedure of any relevant court in family proceedings (whether given under subsection (1) or otherwise) may provide for any matter which, by virtue of paragraph 3 of Schedule 1 to the Civil Procedure Act 1997, may be provided for by Civil Procedure Rules.”

F42 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5) After subsection (4) (inserted by paragraph 9(5) of Schedule 2 to this Act) insert—

“(5) In this section—

• “Civil Procedure Rules” has the same meaning as in the Civil Procedure Act 1997;

• “relevant court” means a court listed in subsection (1).”

Textual Amendments

F42 Sch. 4 para. 344(4) repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 10 para. 99 Table; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(d) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

345 U.K. In section 92 (fees), in subsection (5) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute—

“(ba) the President of the Queen's Bench Division;

(c) the President of the Family Division;

(d) the Chancellor of the High Court;”.

346 (1) Section 102 (power to alter judicial titles: Northern Ireland) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) Omit subsection (4).

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) The Lord Chancellor may make an order under this section only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.

(6B) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (6A)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

347 U.K. In section 107 (interpretation), in subsection (6) omit “by the Lord Chancellor”.

348 U.K. In section 108 (rules, regulations and orders), in subsections (1) and (6) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ or Lord Chief Justice ”.

349 (1) Section 109 (minor and consequential amendments etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (4) insert—

“(4A) The following paragraphs apply to the making of provision that relates to England and Wales in an order under subsection (4)—

(a) before deciding what provision it is necessary or expedient to make, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) before making the order, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(4B) The following paragraphs apply to the making of provision that relates to Northern Ireland in an order under subsection (4)—

(a) before deciding what provision it is necessary or expedient to make, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland;

(b) before making the order, the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(8) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

350 [F43 (1) Schedule 1 (constitution and procedure of courts boards) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For paragraph 1 substitute—

“1 (1) The members of each courts board are to be appointed by the Lord Chancellor.

(2) The Lord Chancellor may appoint a member of a description mentioned in paragraph 2(a) only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

(3) In paragraph 8 (meaning of regulations) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consulting the Lord Chief Justice”.

(4) After paragraph 8 insert—

“9 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this Schedule.”]

Textual Amendments

F43 Sch. 4 para. 350 repealed (E.W.) (2.5.2012) by The Public Bodies (Abolition of Courts Boards) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1206), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 9

351 U.K. In Schedule 7 (High Court writs of execution), in paragraph 12(4) (regulations) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute—

“(ba) the President of the Queen's Bench Division,

(c) the President of the Family Division,

(d) the Chancellor of the High Court, and”.

Extradition Act 2003 (c. 41) U.K.

352 U.K. The Extradition Act 2003 is amended as follows.

353 (1) Section 67 (the appropriate judge) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) In subsection (1)(c) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1)(a).

(6) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (1)(c)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

354 (1) Section 139 (the appropriate judge) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) In subsection (1)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1)(a).

(6) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (1)(c)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

355 U.K. In section 185 (free legal aid: supplementary), in subsection (6) (meaning of appropriate judge)—

(a) in paragraph (a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ under section 67 ”;

(b) in paragraph (b) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ under section 139 ”.

Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) U.K.

356 U.K. The Criminal Justice Act 2003 is amended as follows.

F44 357 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F44 Sch. 4 para. 357 repealed (6.4.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(4)(g)(ii), Sch. 23 Pt. 4 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/816, art. 2, Sch. para. 22(b)

F45 358 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 4 para. 358 repealed (6.4.2010) by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (c. 25), s. 182(4)(g)(ii), Sch. 23 Pt. 4 (with s. 180); S.I. 2010/816, art. 2, Sch. para. 22(b)

359 (1) Section 330 (orders and rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ or the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) Where a statutory instrument is made by the Lord Chief Justice in the exercise of the power referred to in subsection (1)(b), the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 applies to the instrument as if it contained an order made by a Minister of the Crown.”

Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/ 1861) U.K.

360 U.K. In regulation 4 of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 (President of Employment Tribunals), after paragraph (5) insert—

“(5A) Where the Lord Chancellor is the appointing office holder, he may revoke an appointment in accordance with paragraph (5) only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.”

Part 2 U.K. Amendments of or relating to enactments repealed or amended otherwise than by this Act

Introduction U.K.

361 (1) This Part of this Schedule contains amendments of or relating to enactments that have already been amended or repealed by provisions of other Acts. U.K.

(2) In each case the amending or repealing provision is specified, in relation to the enactment referred to, as the “original amending provision”.

(3) An amendment contained in any provision of this Part of this Schedule has effect only until the original amending provision comes fully into force in relation to the enactment referred to in that provision of this Part of this Schedule.

Promissory Oaths Act 1871 (c. 48) U.K.

362 (1) Section 2 of the Promissory Oaths Act 1871 (persons before whom oaths to be taken) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In the paragraph beginning “In England” for “Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

(3) After that paragraph insert— “ The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under the preceding paragraph. ”

(4) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 51 of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39).

Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (c. 12) U.K.

363 (1) Schedule 2 to the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 (constitution of youth courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 6—

(a) in paragraph (a)—

(i) after “he may” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(ii) after “thinks fit” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) in paragraph (b)—

(i) after “may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”;

(ii) after “thinks fit” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) In paragraph 14 after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(4) In paragraph 15(b)—

(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”;

(b) for “order of the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ order made by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(5) In paragraph 16 for “consent of the Lord Chancellor,” substitute “ consent of the Lord Chief Justice, given after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(6) In paragraph 18—

(a) for “Lord Chancellor” in the first place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) for “Lord Chancellor” in the second place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(7) After paragraph 21 insert—

“22 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this Schedule.”

(8) In relation to the enactments referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is Schedule 10 to the Courts Act 2003.

Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (c. 39) U.K.

364 (1) Section 6 of the Pensions Appeal Tribunal Act 1943 (constitution, jurisdiction and procedure of Pensions Appeal Tribunals) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “a judge of the High Court nominated for the purpose by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ the relevant judicial authority ”;

(b) for “judge so nominated” substitute “ relevant judicial authority ”;

(c) for “that judge” substitute “ that authority ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2ZA) In subsection (2) “relevant judicial authority” means—

(a) in relation to England and Wales, a judge of the High Court in England and Wales nominated for the purposes of subsection (2) by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor;

(b) in relation to Scotland, the Court of Session;

(c) in relation to Northern Ireland, the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland.

(2ZB) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2ZA)(a).”

(4) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) In the application of subsection (2) in relation to Northern Ireland, “rules of court” means rules of court made under section 55 of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978.”

(5) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 1 to the Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Act 2004 (c. 32).

Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (c. 37) U.K.

365 (1) In section 25(1) of the Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (power to make rules about procedure under section 144 of the Magistrates' Court Act 1980), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”. U.K.

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 91(2) of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003.

Courts Act 1971 (c. 23) U.K.

366 (1) In section 27 of the Courts Act 1971, in the definition of “the senior judges” in subsection (9) for “the Vice-Chancellor and the President of the Family Division” substitute “ the President of the Queen's Bench Division, the President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court ”. U.K.

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 139(a) of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003.

Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 (c. 33) U.K.

367 U.K. The Restrictive Practices Court Act 1976 is amended as follows.

368 (1) In section 1 (the Court), after subsection (3) insert— U.K.

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may select a person under subsection (3) only with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(3B) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(3C) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this section.

(3D) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 1 of the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41).

369 (1) Section 2 (judges of the Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsections (1)(a) and (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The functions conferred on the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales or on the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland by this section may be exercised only after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(6) The functions conferred on the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland by this section may be exercised only after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(7) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(8) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this section.

(9) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(4) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 1 of the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41).

370 (1) Section 3 (non-judicial members) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chancellor may exercise his functions under subsection (2)(b) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.

(5) The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless—

(a) the member to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session, or

(b) the member to be removed exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”

(3) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 1 of the Competition Act 1998.

371 (1) Section 4 (provision for additional judges or members) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1), in paragraph (a) after “consultation with” insert “ the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(4) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this section.

(5) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(4) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 1 of the Competition Act 1998.

372 (1) Section 6 (administration) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

(4) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 1 of the Competition Act 1998.

373 (1) In section 9 (procedure), in subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ president of the Court with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor ”. U.K.

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 1 of the Competition Act 1998 (c. 41).

Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 (c. 43) U.K.

374 U.K. The Magistrates' Courts Act 1980 is amended as follows.

375 (1) Section 67 (family proceedings courts and panels) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) In subsection (5) for “on the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ , exercisable by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(4) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (2)(a).”

(5) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 49(1) of the Courts Act 2003.

376 (1) Section 68 (combined family panels) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2), after “thinks fit” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(6A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

(4) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 49(2) of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39).

377 (1) In section 146 (rules relating to youth court panels and composition of youth court), in subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”. U.K.

(2) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his powers under rules made under this section.”

(3) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 50(3) of the Courts Act 2003.

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) U.K.

378 (1) Section 130 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (fees to be taken in Supreme Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(a) for “President of the Family Division and the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “ President of the Queen's Bench Division, President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court ”.

(3) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 263 of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39).

Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42) U.K.

379 U.K. The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 is amended as follows.

380 (1) Section 40 (family proceedings rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor together with any four or more of the following persons, namely—” substitute “ by a committee known as the Family Proceedings Rule Committee, which is to consist of the following persons— ”.

(3) For subsection (3) substitute—

“(3) The members of the Family Proceedings Rule Committee, other than those eligible to act by virtue of their office, are appointed under subsection (3ZA) or (3ZB).

(3ZA) The Lord Chief Justice must appoint the persons referred to in paragraphs (b), (c) (d) and (e) of subsection (1), after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(3ZB) The Lord Chancellor must appoint the persons referred to in paragraphs (f) and (g) of subsection (1), after consulting the Lord Chief Justice.

(3ZC) A person is to be appointed under subsection (3ZA) or (3ZB) for such period as the Lord Chancellor determines after consulting the Lord Chief Justice.”

(4) Omit subsection (5).

(5) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 278(a) of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003.

381 (1) After section 40 insert— U.K.

“40A Process for making rules of court under section 40

(1) Family proceedings rules must be—

(a) signed by a majority of the members of the Family Proceedings Rule Committee, and

(b) submitted to the Lord Chancellor.

(2) The Lord Chancellor may allow or disallow rules so made.

(3) If the Lord Chancellor disallows rules, he must give the Committee written reasons for doing so.

(4) Rules so made and allowed by the Lord Chancellor—

(a) come into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor directs, and

(b) are to be contained in a statutory instrument to which the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 applies as if the instrument contained rules made by a Minister of the Crown.

(5) A statutory instrument containing Family Proceedings rules is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

(6) In this section and section 40B “Family Proceedings rules” means rules of court made under section 40.

40B Rules to be made if required by Lord Chancellor

(1) This section applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Family Proceedings Rule Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Family Proceedings rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(2) The Committee must make such Family Proceedings rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice to the Committee;

(b) made in accordance with section 40A.”

(2) The enactment referred to in this paragraph, for the purposes of paragraph 361(3), is section 40 of the Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984 (c. 42), and in relation to that enactment the original amending provision is paragraph 278(a) of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39).

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43) U.K.

382 U.K. The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.

383 (1) In section 91 (transfer schemes: general), in subsection (7)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”. U.K.

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 274 of, and Schedule 31 to, the Transport Act 2000 (c. 38).

384 (1) Schedule 8 (transfers by transfer scheme) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 14 (third parties affected by vesting provisions), in sub-paragraph (5)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Chairman for the time being of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland ”.

(3) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 274 of, and Schedule 31 to, the Transport Act 2000.

Civil Procedure Act 1997 (c. 12) U.K.

385 (1) Section 2 of the Civil Procedure Act 1997 (Civil Procedure Rule Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After subsection (8) insert—

“(9) If the Lord Chancellor disallows rules under subsection (8), he must give the Civil Procedure Rule Committee written reasons for doing so.”

(3) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 85(1) of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39).

Justices of the Peace Act 1997 (c. 25) U.K.

386 (1) The Justices of the Peace Act 1997 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In relation to the enactments in that Act referred to below, the original amending provision is section 6(4) of the Courts Act 2003.

387 (1) Section 1 (Commission areas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “by the Lord Chancellor by order made by statutory instrument” substitute “ by order made by the Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, by statutory instrument ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

388 (1) Section 4 (petty sessions areas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “by the Lord Chancellor by order made by statutory instrument” substitute “ by order made by the Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, by statutory instrument ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

389 U.K. In section 5 (appointment and removal of justices of the peace), in subsection (1) for “in like manner” substitute “ by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice ”.

390 (1) Section 6 (residence qualification) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor is” substitute “ Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice are both ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

391 U.K. In section 7 (supplemental list for England and Wales), in subsection (4)—

(a) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”;

(b) for “Lord Chancellor is” substitute “ Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice are both ”.

392 U.K. In section 8 (removal of name from supplemental list), in subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

393 (1) Section 9 (effect of entry of name in supplemental list) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may not give an authorisation under subsection (3) unless the Lord Chancellor concurs.

(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (3).”

394 U.K. In section 10A (appointment and tenure), in subsection (3) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

395 U.K. In section 10B (deputies), in subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

396 (1) Section 10C (status) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “given by the Lord Chancellor from time to time” substitute “ given by the Lord Chief Justice from time to time after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

397 (1) Section 24 (rules as to chairmanship and size of bench) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (5) omit “by the Lord Chancellor”.

(3) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) Rules under this section that relate to the matters referred to in any of paragraphs (c) to (e) of subsection (2) are to be made by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor.

(7) Any other rules under this section are to be made by the Lord Chancellor after consulting the Lord Chief Justice.

(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

398 U.K. In section 25 (records of justices of the peace) after subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before—

(a) designating a justice under subsection (1), or

(b) giving a direction under subsection (2).

(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

399 (1) Section 26 (Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Lancashire) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) in paragraph (a) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ or the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) in paragraph (b)—

(i) after “Lord Chancellor” in the first place insert “ or the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(ii) for “the Lord Chancellor” in the second place substitute “ that person, or those persons, ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ or the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) in paragraph (b)—

(i) after “Lord Chancellor” in the first place insert “ or the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(ii) for “the Lord Chancellor” in the second place substitute “ that person, or those persons, ”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

400 (1) Section 27A (magistrates' courts committees) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “by the Lord Chancellor by order made by statutory instrument” substitute “ by order made by the Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, by statutory instrument ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

401 (1) Section 27B (alteration of committee areas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) before paragraph (a) insert—

“(za) the Lord Chief Justice;”.

(3) After subsection (10) insert—

“(11) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

402 (1) Section 33 (alteration of petty sessions areas) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” in the first place insert “ after he has consulted the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (3)—

(a) in paragraph (a) after “Lord Chancellor thinks fit” insert “ after consulting the Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b) a magistrates' court committee fail to comply within six months with a direction under subsection (2);

(bb) the Lord Chancellor is, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, dissatisfied with the draft order or report submitted in pursuance of such a direction; or”.

(4) After subsection (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chancellor may only make an order to which subsection (3) applies after consulting the Lord Chief Justice.”

(5) In subsection (4) after “appear to the Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(6) After subsection (5) insert—

“(6) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

403 (1) Section 53A (costs in legal proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”

404 (1) Section 54 (indemnification of justices and justices' clerks) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (6) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (9) insert—

“(10) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (6).”

405 (1) Section 64 (training courses) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under subsection (1).”

Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29) U.K.

406 (1) Paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 to the Data Protection Act 1998 (constitution of Tribunal in national security cases) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3.

(3) After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) The Lord Chancellor may designate a person to preside under this paragraph only with the concurrence of all of the following—

(a) the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b) the Lord President of the Court of Session;

(c) the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(3) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(4) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(5) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(4) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36).

Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) U.K.

407 (1) In Schedule 5 to the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Immigration Appeal Tribunal), paragraph 3 (appointment of President) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3.

(3) In that sub-paragraph, after “Lord Chancellor shall” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, ”.

(4) After that sub-paragraph insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(3) The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

(4) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(5) In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 26(5)(b) of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004 (c. 19).

Section 15

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

Part 1 U.K. Amendments

Land Law (Ireland) Act 1896 (c. 47) U.K.

1 (1) Section 24 of the Land Law (Ireland) Act 1896 (power to nominate judge to act as additional land judge) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) For “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) At the end of the section insert— “The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 15 (N.I.)) U.K.

2 U.K. The Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 is amended as follows.

3 U.K. In section 2 (appointment of coroners), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chief Justice must also be consulted before any determination is made under subsection (1) as to numbers of coroners or deputy coroners.

(1B) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (1A)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

4 (1) Section 3 (power to amalgamate districts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) That section becomes subsection (1) of section 3.

(3) After that subsection insert—

“(2) The Lord Chief Justice must be consulted before any date is appointed and before any order is made under subsection (1).

(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

5 (1) Section 6 (coroner to hold inquests in district in which he is appointed) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor may” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice may, after consultation with the Lord Chancellor, ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

6 (1) Section 36 is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)—

(a) for “The Lord Chancellor may by rules” substitute “ Rules under this section may ”;

(b) in paragraph (a) omit “made after consultation with the Treasury,”;

(c) in paragraph (b) omit “made after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) It is for the Lord Chancellor to make rules under subsection (1)(a), after consultation with the Treasury.

(1B) It is for the Lord Chief Justice to make rules under subsection (1)(b), in accordance with subsections (1C) to (1G).

(1C) The Lord Chief Justice may make rules under subsection (1)(b) only with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor.

(1D) If the Lord Chancellor does not agree such rules made by the Lord Chief Justice, the Lord Chancellor must give the Lord Chief Justice written reasons why he does not agree the rules.

(1E) Subsection (1F) applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Lord Chief Justice written notice that he thinks it is expedient for rules under subsection (1)(b) to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(1F) The Lord Chief Justice must make such rules under subsection (1)(b) as he considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(1G) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice under subsection (1E);

(b) made in accordance with the relevant provisions of this section.

(1H) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsections (1B), (1C) and (1F)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 25 (N.I.)) U.K.

7 U.K. The County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 is amended as follows.

8 U.K. In section 102 (appointment and assignment of judges), in subsections (2) and (4) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

9 U.K. In section 105 (tenure and oaths of office and retirement of judges), in subsection (4) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.

10 U.K. In section 107 (deputy judges), in subsection (4) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.

11 U.K. In section 116 (pensions of judges), after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before—

(a) making a recommendation in a case that falls within subsection (1)(b), or

(b) requiring a person to resume the duties of judge in accordance with subsection (4).

(5B) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (5A)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Resident Magistrates' Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1960 (c. 2 (N.I.)) U.K.

12 U.K. The Resident Magistrates' Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1960 is amended as follows.

13 U.K. In section 1 (retiring age of resident magistrates), omit “Lord Chancellor's”.

14 U.K. In section 2 (pensions of resident magistrates), after subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before—

(a) satisfying himself as mentioned in subsection (3)(c), or

(b) requiring a person to resume the duties of resident magistrate in accordance with subsection (4).

(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (7)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26);

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

15 U.K. Omit section 11 (resident magistrates already serving).

Magistrates' Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c. 21 (N.I.)) U.K.

16 U.K. In section 9 of the Magistrates' Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (appointment and assignment of resident magistrates), in subsections (3) and (5) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

Lands Tribunal and Compensation Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c. 29 (N.I.)) U.K.

17 U.K. In section 2 of the Lands Tribunal and Compensation Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (terms of appointment of members of Lands Tribunal), in subsection (1)(b) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.

Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 34 (N.I.)) U.K.

18 (1) Schedule 2 to the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (constitution of juvenile courts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 8 (regulations), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.

Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 18 (N.I.)) U.K.

19 U.K. In section 85 of the Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970, after subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)(a)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Misuse of Drugs Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1974 (S.R. 1974/256) U.K.

20 (1) Rule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1974 (interpretation) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1), in the definition of “the chairman” for “by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” substitute “ in accordance with paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 3 to the Act ”.

Social Security (Northern Ireland) Act 1975 (c. 15) U.K.

21 (1) Schedule 10 to the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Act 1975 (supplementary provision as to Local Tribunals, Commissioners etc) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph 6 (Commissioners' pensions), after sub-paragraph (1) insert—

“(1ZA) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before satisfying himself as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(c).

(1ZB) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1ZA)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(3) In paragraph 7 (Commissioners' pensions: supplementary), after sub-paragraph (5) insert—

“(5A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before requiring a person to resume the duties of Commissioner in accordance with sub-paragraph (5).

(5B) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (5A)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

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

22 U.K. The Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 is amended as follows.

23 (1) Section 7 (further assistance for transaction of judicial business) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsections (1) and (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

24 (1) Section 47 (exercise of jurisdiction by Crown Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)—

(a) for “Lord Chancellor” in the first place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”;

(b) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(5) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

25 U.K. In section 48 (committal for trial on indictment), in subsection (1)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

26 U.K. In section 52 (Crown Court rules), in subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “prescribing—” substitute—

“(1) Subject to any statutory provision, Crown Court rules may be made in accordance with section 53A for the purpose of regulating and prescribing—”.

27 (1) Section 53 (membership of the Crown Court Rules Committee) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1)(c) and (d) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (1)(c) or (d)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

28 U.K. After section 53 insert—

“53A Making of Crown Court rules

(1) It is for the Crown Court Rules Committee to make Crown Court rules.

(2) After making Crown Court rules the Committee must submit them to the Lord Chancellor.

(3) The Lord Chancellor must allow or disallow Crown Court rules submitted to him.

(4) Crown Court rules have effect only if allowed by the Lord Chancellor.

(5) If the Lord Chancellor disallows Crown Court rules, the Lord Chancellor must give the Committee written reasons why he has disallowed them.

(6) Subsection (7) applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for Crown Court rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(7) The Committee must make such Crown Court rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(8) Those Crown Court rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice under subsection (6);

(b) made in accordance with this section.”

29 (1) Section 55 (rules of court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “with respect to—” substitute—

“(1) Subject to any statutory provision, rules may be made in accordance with section 55A with respect to—”.

(3) In subsection (2) for the words from the beginning to “make rules—” substitute—

“(2) Subject to any statutory provision, rules may be made in accordance with section 55A—”.

(4) In subsection (3) for “made by the Rules Committee” substitute “ made under this section ”.

30 U.K. After section 55 insert—

“55A Making of rules of Court

(1) It is for the Rules Committee to make rules under section 55(1) or (2).

(2) After making such rules the Rule Committee must submit them to the Lord Chancellor.

(3) The Lord Chancellor must allow or disallow rules submitted to him.

(4) Rules submitted to the Lord Chancellor have effect only if allowed by him.

(5) If the Lord Chancellor disallows rules submitted to him, he must give the Committee written reasons why he has disallowed them.

(6) Subsection (7) applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for rules under section 55(1) or (2) to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(7) The Rules Committee must make such rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(8) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice under subsection (6);

(b) made in accordance with this section.”

31 (1) Section 58 (sittings of High Court and Court of Appeal) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (3) insert—

“(4) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

32 (1) Section 60 (taxation of costs) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

33 (1) Section 68 (departments of the Supreme Court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(b) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In subsection (4) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After subsection (6) insert—

“(7) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

34 U.K. In section 71 (tenure of office of statutory officers), in subsection (3) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.

35 (1) Section 75 (Official Solicitor) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (2)(b) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (2) insert—

“(2A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)(b)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

F46 36 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F46 Sch. 5 para. 36 repealed (N.I.) (31.10.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.R. 2016/387, art. 2(l) (with art. 3)

37 U.K. Omit section 104 (under-sheriffs).

38 (1) Section 112 (oaths and affidavits) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After subsection (7) insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (3)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

39 U.K. In section 119 (making and control of subordinate legislation), in subsection (5) omit “on the Lord Chancellor”.

40 (1) Schedule 6 (transitional provisions) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) Omit paragraph 6(a).

(3) In paragraph 9(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After paragraph 9 insert—

“9A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph 9—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(5) Omit paragraphs 11(3), 14 and 17.

Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1045 (N.I. 15)) U.K.

41 (1) Article 48 (the court) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1)—

(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with paragraph (1A) ”;

(b) omit the words after sub-paragraph (b).

(3) After paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) It is for the Lord Chancellor, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, to make an order such as is mentioned in paragraph (1)(b).”

(1B) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (1A)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/291) U.K.

42 (1) Article 7 of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (modifications of section 5 of Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 in application to Northern Ireland) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) After paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) In subsection (2) for “Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005” substitute “ The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, make rules ”.

(1B) For subsections (5A) and (5B) substitute—

“(5A) The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland before making rules under subsection (1) that relate to Northern Ireland.”.”

(3) In paragraph (2), in subsections (6) and (7) substituted for subsection (6) of the 1951 Act, for “this section” substitute “ subsection (1) ”.

(4) After paragraph (2) insert—

“(3) At the end of that section insert—

“(8) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”.”

Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1575 (N.I. 14)) U.K.

43 U.K. The Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 is amended as follows.

44 (1) Article 20 (inheritance tax accounts) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (2)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

45 (1) Article 23 (keeping and inspection of wills and other documents) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” in the second place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) After paragraph (4) insert—

“(5) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

46 (1) Article 24 (records of grants) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After paragraph (2) insert—

“(3) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

47 (1) Article 26 (copies of wills etc to be delivered to Inland Revenue Commissioners). U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) After paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/397 (N.I. 3)) U.K.

48 U.K. The County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 is amended as follows.

49 U.K. In Article 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (5) omit“on the Lord Chancellor”.

F47 50 U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F47 Sch. 5 para. 50 repealed (N.I.) (31.10.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.R. 2016/387, art. 2(l) (with art. 3)

51 U.K. In Article 4 (directions as to holding of courts), for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

52 U.K. In Article 5 (directions for courts to sit otherwise in courthouses), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

53 (1) Article 6 (appointment of days for holding of ordinary sittings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(3) In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor shall consult the Lord Chief Justice and” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice shall consult ”.

54 U.K. In Article 7 (additional and extraordinary sittings), in paragraphs (1) and (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

55 U.K. In Article 22 (power to increase civil jurisdiction of county courts), after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

56 U.K. In Article 46 (as amended by section 73(2) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002), in paragraph (1)(a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

57 U.K. In Article 47 (making of county court rules) for paragraphs (2) and (3) substitute—

“(2) County court rules must be certified under the hand of the members of the Rule Committee, or any three or more of them.

(3) After making and certifying county court rules the Rules Committee must submit them to the Lord Chancellor.

(4) The Lord Chancellor must, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, allow or disallow county court rules submitted to him.

(5) County court rules have effect only if the Lord Chancellor allows them.

(6) If the Lord Chancellor disallows county court rules, the Lord Chancellor must give the Rules Committee written reasons why he has disallowed them.

(7) County court rules allowed by the Lord Chancellor shall come into operation on such day as the Lord Chancellor shall direct.

(8) Paragraph (9) applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for county court rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(9) The Rules Committee must make such county court rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(10) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice under paragraph (8);

(b) made in accordance with this Article.”

58 U.K. In Article 56 (swearing of affidavits before designated court officer), in subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

59 U.K. In Article 58 (furnishing of information by certain officers), at the end insert “ and furnish to the Lord Chief Justice such information as may be prescribed or required by the Lord Chief Justice. ”

Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/563 (N.I. 5) U.K.

60 (1) Article 4 of the Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (powers of court to make provision for domestic proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (3) after “may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After paragraph (3) insert—

“(3A) The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (3)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

(4) In paragraph (4) for the words from the beginning to “under” substitute “ Any order made under ”.

Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26)) U.K.

61 U.K. The Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 is amended as follows.

62 (1) Article 6A (costs in legal proceedings) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.

(3) After paragraph (4) insert—

“(4A) The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (4)—

(a) the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b) a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”

63 (1) Article 11 (petty sessions and petty sessions districts) is amended as follows. U.K.

F48 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) In paragraph (3) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

Textual Amendments

F48 Sch. 5 para. 63(2) repealed (N.I.) (31.10.2016) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.R. 2016/387, art. 2(l) (with art. 3)

64 U.K. In Article 12 (holding of petty sessions in courthouse), in paragraph (a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

65 (1) Article 13 (magistrates' courts rules) is amended as follows. U.K.

(2) In paragraph (1) omit the words from “or as” to “Article 14”.

(3) In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

(4) For paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3) It is for the Rules Committee to make such rules as are referred to in paragraph (1) (which may be known as “magistrates' courts rules”).

(3A) The Rules Committee may make magistrates' courts rules only—

(a) after consultation with the Lord Chancellor, and

(b) with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice.

(3B) Paragraph (3C) applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for magistrates' courts rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.

(3C) The Rules Committee must make such magistrates' courts rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.

(3D) Those rules must be—

(a) made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice under paragraph (3B);

(b) made in accordance with this Article.”

(5) In paragraph (5), after “member of the committee” insert “ as the Lord Chief Justice shall designate ”.

66 U.K. Omit Article 14 (recommendations by Rules Committee to Lord Chancellor).

67 U.K. In Article 15 (rules under or for the purpose of particular enactments), in paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

68 U.K. In Article 37 (discharge or committal for trial), in paragraph (5) omit “Without prejudice to Article 14,”.

69 U.K. In Article 168 (directions), omit “on the Lord Chancellor”.

Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Northern Ireland) Rules 1981 (S.R. 1981/231) U.K.

70 U.K.