Amend the Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996595 as follows.

In Article 2(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “Juries Officer”, for “the Lord Chancellor” substitute “that Department”.

In Article 27(2) (juror’s oath) for the words from “annulment” to “accordingly” substitute “negative resolution”.

In Article 30(2) (regulations) for the words from “annulment” to “accordingly” substitute “negative resolution”.

In Schedule 2 (persons ineligible for jury service) after the entry for “Officers of the Northern Ireland Office or of the Lord Chancellor’s Department” insert the following entry—