SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Consequential amendments and transitional provision

Part 1Consequential amendments

County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 25 (N.I.))

1

For section 102(1) substitute—

1

Her Majesty may appoint a qualified person to be a judge.

2

For section 134 substitute—

134Evidence of health

Before selecting any person for recommendation for appointment as a county court judge, the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission must take steps to satisfy itself that that person's health is satisfactory.