Part 4

Judicial appointments and discipline
Chapter 2

Appointments

Lords Justices of Appeal

Request for selection
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1
The Lord Chancellor may make a request to the Commission for a person to be selected for a recommendation for appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal.
2
Before making a request the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.
3
A request may relate to more than one recommendation.
4
Section 79 applies where the Lord Chancellor makes a request under this section.
5
That section is subject to section 95 (withdrawal and modification of requests).
Words in s. 78(4) substituted (1.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 62(a); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 3(e) (with savings in S.I. 2013/2192, regs. 48, 49)
Words in s. 78(5) substituted (1.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 13 para. 62(b); S.I. 2013/2200, art. 3(e) (with savings in S.I. 2013/2192, regs. 48, 49)