SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Transfer of appointment and related functions

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

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1

Amend section 2 as follows.

2

In subsection (3) for “Her Majesty may by Order in Council” substitute “ The justice department (within the meaning of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002) may, with the agreement of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission, by order ”.

3

For subsection (4) substitute—

4

Part 3 of Schedule 3 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 does not apply in relation to puisne judges.