For sections 12 and 12B of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23) substitute the sections 12 to 12C set out in Schedule 2.

The Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26) is amended as set out in Schedule 3.

Schedule 4 (which transfers appointment and other related functions from the Lord Chancellor to the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission etc) has effect.

Schedule 5 (which contains consequential amendments and transitional provision) has effect.

Schedule 6 (which makes provision for reviewing arrangements for judicial appointments and removals etc) has effect.