Constitutional Reform Act 2005

Any reference to the Lord Chancellor and keeper or commissioners for the custody of the great seal of Great Britain for the time being in section 1 of the Cestui que Vie Act 1707 is to be construed as a reference to a judge of the Chancery Division of the High Court.

Section 109 of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (constitution etc of tribunal appeal) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)(i) for “if he thinks fit” substitute “, if he thinks fit and if the Lord Chief Justice agrees,”. After subsection (2) insert—

In regulation 4 of the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 (President of Employment Tribunals), after paragraph (5) insert—

Section 24 of the Land Law (Ireland) Act 1896 (power to nominate judge to act as additional land judge) is amended as follows. For “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

In section 288B of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (appeal against a determination of a devolution issue)—

The Commissioner who is the most senior of the persons appointed as judicial members is vice-chairman of the Commission. For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)— In the absence of the chairman, the vice-chairman may exercise the chairman’s functions other than under the following provisions—

The Lord Chancellor may issue and from time to time revise a code of conduct to be observed by the Commissioners.

The Ombudsman must be appointed for a fixed period. But an appointment is subject to paragraphs 4 and 5.

The person for the time being holding the office of the Ombudsman is by the name of that office a corporation sole.

Unless the Ombudsman has made arrangements under paragraph 10, the Lord Chancellor may make arrangements for assistance to be provided to the Ombudsman.

The Lord Chancellor may issue and from time to time revise a code of conduct to be observed by the Ombudsman and any person appointed under paragraph 7 to exercise his functions.

“Financial year” in this Schedule, means— The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman. The Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.

A person—

The Ombudsman may at any time— The Lord Chancellor may not remove the Ombudsman from office unless he is satisfied that the Ombudsman—

In this Part “designated directions” means directions under another Act which are, by virtue of provision in that Act, to be made or given in accordance with this Part.

In section 124 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (place for deposit of original wills and other documents), for “as the Lord Chancellor may direct” substitute “as may be provided for in directions given in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005”.

Section 5 of the Public Notaries Act 1843 (refusal of master of faculties to grant a faculty) is amended as follows. For “chancellor of England or the lord keeper of the great seal” substitute “Chancellor of the High Court”. The Chancellor of the High Court may nominate another judge of that court to exercise his functions under this section. This paragraph is subject to section 2(3) and (4) of the Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1998 (repeals relating to Isle of Man and Channel Islands).

Section 2 of the Promissory Oaths Act 1871 (persons before whom oaths to be taken) (as amended by paragraph 51 of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39)) is amended as follows. In the paragraph beginning “In England and Wales” for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales”. The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under the preceding paragraph. The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under the preceding paragraph—

Section 22 of the Administration of Justice Act 1925 (registration of deeds of arrangement) is amended as follows. In subsection (5) for “by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence” substitute “by the Lord Chief Justice with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor and”. After subsection (5) insert—

The Judicial Pensions Act 1981 is amended as follows.

The Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 is amended as follows.

In section 9 of the Defamation Act 1996 (meaning of summary relief), after subsection (2) insert—

The Lord Chancellor may exercise his power under sub-paragraph (3) to remove a person appointed to the panel of chairmen for England and Wales only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.

Rule 7 of the Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals Rules 1997 (acknowledgement and registration of appeal and request to select tribunal) is amended as follows. In sub-paragraph (c), for the words from “Lord Chancellor” to “Northern Ireland” substitute “person who under section 92(2) of the Act is authorised to do so,”.

The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (powers of magistrates' courts exercisable by single justice etc) is amended as follows.

Schedule 13 (Financial Services and Markets Tribunal) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 is amended as follows. The Lord Chancellor may appoint a person under sub-paragraph (7)(b) only after consulting the following— The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph— The Lord Chancellor may remove a person under sub-paragraph (2) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge. The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless— In paragraph 8 (sittings) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, after consulting the President of the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal,”.

Schedule 3 to the Postal Services Act 2000 (transfer to the Post Office Company: supplementary provisions) is amended as follows. In paragraph 6 (third party rights relating to land), in sub-paragraph (5)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”. In paragraph 7 (other third party property rights), in sub-paragraph (3)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”.

Section 26 of the International Criminal Court Act 2001 (definitions) is amended as follows—

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 is amended as follows.

The Lands Clauses Consolidation Act 1845 is amended as follows. For “Supreme Court” in each place, except in section 3, substitute “Senior Courts”. Any reference to the Senior Courts shall, where it relates to monies to be paid or deposited in respect of lands situate in Northern Ireland, be read as a reference to the Court of Judicature.

In the Great Seal (Offices) Act 1874, in section 5 (transfer of duties of cursitors and clerk of the petty bag)—

The Commissioners for Oaths Act 1889 is amended as follows. For “Supreme Court” in each place, except in section 11, substitute “Senior Courts”. In section 11 omit the definition of “Supreme Court”.

In the Registered Designs Act 1949, in section 31 (evidence before registrar) in paragraph (b) before “as regards” insert “or of the Court of Judicature”.

The Solicitors Act 1974 is amended as follows. In section 6 (keeping of the roll) in subsection (1) for “Supreme Court” substitute “Senior Courts”. In section 19 (rights of practising and rights of audience)— In section 29 (non-British subjects as solicitors) for “of the Supreme Court or of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland” substitute “of the Senior Courts or of the Court of Judicature”. In section 50 (jurisdiction over solicitors)— In section 87 (interpretation) in the definitions of “contentious business”, “the roll”, and “solicitor” for “Supreme Court” substitute “Senior Courts”.

In the Interpretation Act 1978, in Schedule 1 (words and expressions defined)—

The Administration of Justice Act 1982 is amended as follows. In the following provisions for “Supreme Court” or “Supreme Court of Judicature” substitute “Court of Judicature”— In section 47 (interpretation of Part 6) in the definition of “Accountant General” for “the Accountant General of the Supreme Court” substitute “in relation to England and Wales, the Accountant General of the Senior Courts and, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Accountant General of the Court of Judicature”.

The Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 is amended as follows. In section 61 (funds in court) in subsection (3)—

The Northern Ireland Act 1998 is amended as follows. In Schedules 2 and 3 for “Supreme Court of Judicature” substitute “Court of Judicature”. In paragraph 12(1) of Schedule 12 for “Supreme Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland” substitute “Court of Judicature”.

A panel appointed under paragraph 7(2) must have four members (subject to sub-paragraph (7)). The first member must be a person selected by the Lord Chancellor with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice (or, if the office of Lord Chief Justice is vacant, with the agreement of the senior Head of Division). That member is to be chairman of the panel. The second member must be the Lord Chief Justice or his nominee, unless the office of Lord Chief Justice is vacant. If that office is vacant, the second member must be the senior Head of Division or his nominee. The third member must be a person nominated by the first member. The chairman of the Commission must also be a member of the panel unless his office is vacant or is the office for which a recommendation is to be made. A person must not be a member of the panel if he is employed in the civil service of the State. A person must not be the first member if he is one of the following— A person must not be the third member if he is a member of the House of Commons. The Lord Chancellor before selecting a person to be appointed as the first member, and the Lord Chief Justice or Head of Division before agreeing to the selection, must consider these questions— The first member must consider the same questions before nominating a person to be appointed as the third member.

The Fines Act 1833 ceases to have effect.

In the Sheriffs Act 1887, in section 6 (nomination and appointment of sheriffs) in subsection (1) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”.

Section 36 of the Patronage (Benefices) Measure 1986 ceases to have effect.

In the Jurisdiction in Rating Act 1877, in section 3 (interpretation) in the definition of “Judge” for the words from “any Lord of Appeal” to the end of the definition substitute “any judge of the Supreme Court and any person acting as a judge of that court under section 38 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.”

The Supreme Court of Judicature Act 1891 ceases to have effect.

The Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 is amended as follows. In section 11 (review of commissions of convocation or Court of Ecclesiastical Causes Reserved) for “Lords of Appeal (within the meaning of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876)” substitute “judges of the Supreme Court, or members of the supplementary panel under section 39 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005,”. “high judicial office” means such office within the meaning of Part 3 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 or membership of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council;

The Administration of Justice Act 1973 is amended as follows. In section 9 (judicial salaries) omit subsection (1)(a). In section 12 (retirement of higher judiciary in event of incapacity)—

The Supreme Court Act 1981 is amended as follows. In section 2 (the Court of Appeal), in subsection (2)(c) for “Lord of Appeal in Ordinary” substitute “judge of the Supreme Court”. In section 9 (assistance for transaction of judicial business), in subsection (8) for paragraph (a)(i) substitute—. In section 11 (tenure of offices), in subsection (4) for “Lord Chancellor or a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary” substitute “a judge of the Supreme Court”. In section 13 (precedence), in subsection (1)(b) for the words “Lords of Appeal in Ordinary” in each place substitute “judges of the Supreme Court”.

“high judicial office” means such office within the meaning of Part 3 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 or membership of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council;

In paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (the Commission) for “the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876)” substitute “Part 3 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) or is or has been a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council”.

In Schedule 6 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (the Pathogens Access Appeal Commission), in paragraph 4(3)(b) for “the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 (c. 59));” substitute “Part 3 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) or is or has been a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council;”.

In Schedule 4 to the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal) (as inserted by the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004), in paragraph 5(1)(a) (President of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal) for “the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1859 (c. 59)” substitute “Part 3 of Constitutional Reform Act 2005 or who is or has been a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council”.

The Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 is amended as follows.

In section 1 (interpretation) in the entry beginning “Judge of the Supreme Court” in the first column of the table omit “, other than the Lord Chancellor”.

Section 1 (allocation of business between High Court and county courts) is amended as follows. After subsection (1) insert— In subsection (9) for “the President of the Family Division, the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “the President of the Queen’s Bench Division, the President of the Family Division, the Chancellor of the High Court”. After subsection (12) insert—

Section 10 (appeals against parenting orders) is amended as follows. In subsection (6) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice,”. After subsection (7) insert—

In the sidenote to section 11 (scrutiny of Bills by the Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In subsection (1) of that section for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In subsection (4) of that section—

The Lord Chancellor may pay to a member of a panel appointed under paragraph 7(2) such remuneration, fees or expenses as he may determine.

In section 6, for the words from the beginning to “insert—” substitute “For section 12B of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 substitute—”.

Section 5 (Circuit Judge in England and Wales) is amended as follows. After subsection (1) insert— After subsection (6) insert—

In section 9 (allocation of family proceedings which are within the jurisdiction of the county courts), in subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “Family Division,” substitute “The President of the Family Division may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,”.

In section 12 (reconsideration where reference made to ECJ), in subsection (1)(b) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Constitutional Reform Act 2005 Sections 133 to 135.

Section 7 (stipendiary magistrates in England and Wales) is amended as follows. After subsection (1) insert— After subsection (6) insert—

Section 11 (representation in certain county court cases) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice,”. Omit subsection (10). After subsection (11) insert—

In section 13 (stages of Bills), in subsection (5)(a) for “Judicial Committee decide” substitute “Supreme Court decides”.

Section 13 (Social Security Commissioners) is amended as follows. After subsection (1) insert— After subsection (6)—

Section 73 (delegation of certain administrative functions of Master of the Rolls) is amended as follows. In subsection (3)— After subsection (5) insert—

In section 14 (submission by Secretary of State of Bills for Royal Assent)—

In section 119 (interpretation), in subsection (1) in the definition of “designated judge” for “the President of the Family Division or the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “the President of the Queen’s Bench Division, the President of the Family Division or the Chancellor of the High Court”.

Omit section 82 (proceedings before the Judicial Committee).

In section 98 (interpretation), in subsection (1) omit the entry for “Judicial Committee”.

Part 2 of Schedule 10 (proceedings in Northern Ireland on devolution issues) is amended as follows. In paragraph 7 (reference to Court of Appeal) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 9 (references from Court of Appeal to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 9 for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 10 (appeals from Court of Appeal to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 10—

Part 3 of Schedule 10 (proceedings in England and Wales on devolution issues) is amended as follows. In paragraph 16 (reference in civil proceedings), in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 18 (reference in criminal proceedings) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 19 (references from Court of Appeal to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 19 for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 20 (appeals from superior courts to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 20—

Part 4 of Schedule 10 (proceedings in Scotland on devolution issues) is amended as follows. In paragraph 25 (references to Inner House of Court of Session) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 28 (references from superior courts to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 28 (references from Court of Session) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 29 (references from High Court of Justiciary) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 30 (appeals from superior courts to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 30 (appeal from Inner House of Court of Session) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 31 (appeal from other superior courts)—

Part 5 of Schedule 10 (devolution issues: general) is amended as follows. Omit paragraph 32 (proceedings in the House of Lords) and the heading before it. In the heading before paragraph 33 (direct references to the Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 33 (law officers etc requiring court to refer devolution issue) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 34 (law officers etc referring devolution issue) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 39 (bail and legal aid in criminal proceedings), in sub-paragraphs (2) to (4)—

In paragraph 40 (application of paragraph 39 in particular circumstances), in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b)—

The Supreme Court Act 1981 is amended as follows.

The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended as follows.

In section 77 of the Trade Marks Act 1994 (persons appointed to hear and determine appeals), after subsection (4) insert—

In section 105 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (jurisdiction of High Court and county court), after subsection (3) insert—

In section 334 of the Education Act 1996 (Special Educational Needs Tribunal: President and members), in subsection (3)—

Schedule 17 to the Finance Act 2003 (stamp duty land tax: General and Special Commissioners, appeals and other proceedings) is amended as follows. The Lord Chancellor may make regulations under this paragraph only after consulting all of the following— The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph— The Lord Chancellor may make regulations under this paragraph only after consulting all of the following— The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph— In paragraph 5 (regulations about quorum)— Any power to make regulations under this Schedule is exercisable—

Section 130 of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (fees to be taken in Supreme Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (2)(a) for “President of the Family Division and the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “President of the Queen’s Bench Division, President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court”. In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 263 of Schedule 8 to the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39).

In section 9 of the Magistrates' Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (appointment and assignment of resident magistrates), in subsections (3) and (5) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

In section 85 of the Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970, after subsection (2) insert—

The Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 is amended as follows.

The Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 is amended as follows.

The Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 is amended as follows.

The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 is amended as follows.

The Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 is amended as follows.

The Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 is amended as follows. In the Schedule, in rule 6 (appointment of tribunal)—

The Government of Wales Act 1998 is amended as follows.

Section 12B of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 as substituted by section 6 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26) is amended as follows. In subsection (3)(b) at the end insert “or, if the Lord Chancellor is not a member of that House, by another Minister of the Crown at his request.” In subsections (4) and (5) for “Neither the Prime Minister nor the Lord Chancellor may make” substitute “The Prime Minister may not make, and the Lord Chancellor may not make or request the making of,”. In subsection (7) for the words from “and the Lord Chancellor” to the end substitute “and a person making such a motion in the House of Lords shall lay a copy of them before that House before making the motion.”

Section 2 (membership of the Court of Appeal) is amended as follows. In subsection (2)— After subsection (2) insert— After subsection (4) insert— In subsection (6)—

Section 93 (judicial authorities and Court of Protection) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor shall” substitute “Lord Chief Justice shall, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,”. In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. In subsection (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice,”. After subsection (4) insert—

Section 7 (further assistance for transaction of judicial business) is amended as follows. In subsections (1) and (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (4) insert—

Article 20 (inheritance tax accounts) is amended as follows. In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After paragraph (2) insert—

Article 6A (costs in legal proceedings) is amended as follows. In paragraph (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice,”. After paragraph (4) insert—

In Article 359 (insolvency rules), after paragraph (1) insert—

Article 12 (family proceedings rules) is amended as follows. In paragraph (1) for the words from “which” to “court” substitute “which may make rules of court in accordance with Article 12A”. In paragraph (3) for “rules of court made under this Article” substitute “family proceedings rules”. In paragraph (4) for “Rules of court made under this Article” substitute “Family proceedings rules”. In paragraph (5)—

In Part 1 of Schedule 8 (devolution issues: preliminary) omit paragraph 1(2)(a) (definition of “the Judicial Committee”).

Section 3 (Divisions of Court of Appeal) is amended as follows. In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. After subsection (5) insert—

In section 94 (exercise of the judge’s functions: the patient), in subsection (1) omit “by the Lord Chancellor or”.

Section 47 (exercise of jurisdiction by Crown Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (2)— In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (6) insert—

Article 23 (keeping and inspection of wills and other documents) is amended as follows. In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” in the second place substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After paragraph (4) insert—

Article 11 (petty sessions and petty sessions districts) is amended as follows. In paragraph (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice,”. In paragraph (3) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

Article 360 (committee to review insolvency rules) is amended as follows. In paragraph (1) for “continue to be a committee appointed by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “be a committee appointed by the Lord Chief Justice”. In paragraph (2)(f) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After paragraph (2) insert—

After Article 12 insert—

Part 2 of Schedule 8 (proceedings in England and Wales on devolution issues) is amended as follows. In paragraph 7 (reference in civil proceedings), in sub-paragraph (2)(a) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 9 (reference in criminal proceedings) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 10 (references from Court of Appeal to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 10 for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 11 (appeals from superior courts to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 11—

Section 4 (membership of the High Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— After subsection (4) insert— In subsection (6)—

In section 96 (powers of the judge as to the patient’s property and affairs), in subsection (3) omit “the Lord Chancellor or”.

In section 48 (committal for trial on indictment), in subsection (1)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

Article 24 (records of grants) is amended as follows. In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After paragraph (2) insert—

In Article 12 (holding of petty sessions in courthouse), in paragraph (a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

Article 364 (insolvent partnerships) is amended as follows. In paragraph (1) after “concurrence of” insert “the Lord Chief Justice and”. After paragraph (1) insert—

In Schedule 2 (Northern Ireland Family Proceedings Rules Committee), paragraph 2 is amended as follows. That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 2. In that sub-paragraph— The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

Part 3 of Schedule 8 (proceedings in Scotland on devolution issues) is amended as follows. In paragraph 15 (references to Inner House of Court of Session) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 18 (references from superior courts to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 18 (references from Court of Session) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 19 (references from High Court of Justiciary) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 20 (appeals from superior courts to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 20 (appeal from Inner House of Court of Session) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 21 (other appeals from superior courts)—

Section 5 (divisions of the High Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)(a) for the words from “the Lord Chancellor” to “vice-president thereof,” substitute “the Chancellor of the High Court, who shall be president thereof,”. In subsection (1)(b) for “who shall be president thereof” substitute “, the President of the Queen’s Bench Division”. In subsection (2) for “of the Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “given by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. with the concurrence of both of the following— After subsection (5) insert—

In section 104 (general powers of the judge with respect to proceedings), in subsection (3) omit “the Lord Chancellor or” in both places.

In section 52 (Crown Court rules), in subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “prescribing—” substitute—.

Article 26 (copies of wills etc to be delivered to Inland Revenue Commissioners). In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After paragraph (1) insert—

Article 13 (magistrates' courts rules) is amended as follows. In paragraph (1) omit the words from “or as” to “Article 14”. In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. For paragraph (3) substitute— In paragraph (5), after “member of the committee” insert “as the Lord Chief Justice shall designate”.

Article 365 (insolvent estates of deceased persons) is amended as follows. In paragraph (1) after “concurrence of” insert “the Lord Chief Justice and”. After paragraph (1) insert—

Part 4 of Schedule 8 (proceedings in Northern Ireland on devolution issues) is amended as follows. In paragraph 25 (reference to Court of Appeal) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 27 (references from Court of Appeal to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 27 for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In the heading before paragraph 28 (appeals from Court of Appeal to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 28—

Section 6 (the Patents, Admiralty and Commercial Courts) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,”. After subsection (2) insert—

In section 105 (appeals), in subsection (2) omit “from any decision of the Lord Chancellor or”.

Section 53 (membership of the Crown Court Rules Committee) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)(c) and (d) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (1) insert—

Omit Article 14 (recommendations by Rules Committee to Lord Chancellor).

Part 5 of Schedule 8 (devolution issues: general) is amended as follows. Omit paragraph 29 (proceedings in the House of Lords) and the heading before it. In the heading before paragraph 30 (direct references to Judicial Committee) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 30 (law officer requiring court or Assembly to refer devolution issue), in sub-paragraph (1) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. In paragraph 31 (Attorney General or Assembly referring devolution issue), in sub-paragraph (1) for “Judicial Committee” substitute “Supreme Court”. Omit paragraphs 32 to 34 (proceedings before the Judicial Committee) and the heading before paragraph 32.

Section 7 (power to alter Divisions etc) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) after “recommendation of” insert “the Lord Chancellor and”. In subsection (2)—

Section 108 (general provisions as to rules under Part 7) is amended as follows. For subsection (1) substitute— After subsection (2) insert— Paragraph 16 of Schedule 1 also amends section 108.

After section 53 insert—

In Article 15 (rules under or for the purpose of particular enactments), in paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

Section 9 (assistance for transaction of judicial business of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (2)— After subsection (2) insert— In subsection (4)— After subsection (8) insert—

Section 111 (construction of references in other Acts) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) omit “by the Lord Chancellor or”. In subsection (2) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”. In subsection (4)—

Section 55 (rules of court) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “with respect to—” substitute—. In subsection (2) for the words from the beginning to “make rules—” substitute—. In subsection (3) for “made by the Rules Committee” substitute “made under this section”.

In Article 37 (discharge or committal for trial), in paragraph (5) omit “Without prejudice to Article 14,”.

Section 10 (appointment of judges of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— In subsection (2) after “may” insert “, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor,”. In subsection (3)(a) for “President of the Family Division or Vice-Chancellor” substitute “President of the Queen’s Bench Division, President of the Family Division or Chancellor of the High Court”. For subsection (4) substitute—

Schedule 2 (mental health review tribunals) is amended as follows. In paragraph 1(b) and (c) omit “after consultation with the Secretary of State”. After paragraph 1 insert—

After section 55 insert—

In Article 168 (directions), omit “on the Lord Chancellor”.

Section 11 (tenure of office) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) omit “except the Lord Chancellor”. After subsection (3) insert— In subsection (9)(a) for “the President of the Family Division and the Vice-Chancellor,” substitute “the President of the Queen’s Bench Division, the President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court,”.

Section 58 (sittings of High Court and Court of Appeal) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (3) insert—

In section 12 (salaries etc of judges of Supreme Court), in subsection (1) omit “, other than the Lord Chancellor,”.

Section 60 (taxation of costs) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (2) insert—

Section 13 (precedence of judges of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. For subsections (2) and (3) substitute— In subsection (4) for “Vice-Chancellor” substitute “Chancellor of the High Court”.

Section 68 (departments of the Supreme Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (2)(b) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. In subsection (4) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (6) insert—

In section 44 (extraordinary functions of judges of High Court), in subsection (2) omit “the Lord Chancellor,”.

In section 71 (tenure of office of statutory officers), in subsection (3) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.

In section 56B (allocation of cases in criminal division), in subsection (1) for “with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor” substitute “after consulting the Lord Chancellor”.

Section 75 (Official Solicitor) is amended as follows. In subsection (2)(b) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (2) insert—

Section 57 (Court of Appeal: sittings and vacations) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consulting the Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (4) insert—

Section 103 (appointment of justices of the peace) is amended as follows. In subsection (6) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice,”. In subsection (7) after “Lord Chancellor may direct” insert “, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice,”.

Section 61 (distribution of business among Divisions) is amended as follows). In subsection (3)— After subsection (8) insert—

Omit section 104 (under-sheriffs).

Section 63 (business assigned to specially nominated judges) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, to be”. After subsection (3) insert—

Section 112 (oaths and affidavits) is amended as follows. In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (7) insert—

Section 68 (exercise of jurisdiction of High Court otherwise than by judges of that court) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)(a) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,”. In subsection (6) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. After subsection (7) insert—

In section 119 (making and control of subordinate legislation), in subsection (5) omit “on the Lord Chancellor”.

Section 71 (High Court: sittings and vacations) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consulting the Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (5) insert—

Schedule 6 (transitional provisions) is amended as follows. Omit paragraph 6(a). In paragraph 9(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice”. After paragraph 9 insert— Omit paragraphs 11(3), 14 and 17.

Section 74 (appeals and committals for sentence) is amended as follows. After subsection (5) insert— After subsection (7) insert—

Section 78 (Crown Court: sittings) is amended as follows. In subsection (3) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consulting the Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (3) insert—

Section 82 (duties of officers of Crown Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consulting the Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (2) insert—

Omit section 84(8) (rules of court for Crown Court etc to be made by statutory instrument).

Section 86 (the Crown Court Rule Committee) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for “by the Lord Chancellor together with any four or more of the following persons, namely—” substitute “by a committee known as the Crown Court Rule Committee, which is to consist of the following persons—”. For subsections (2) to (4) substitute—

After section 86 insert—

Section 91 (deputies and temporary appointments) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— After subsection (1) insert— After subsection (6) insert—

Section 92 (tenure of office) is amended as follows. In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice”. In subsection (6) after “also” insert “, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice,”. After subsection (7) insert—

Section 96 (Central Office) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) leave out “Lord Chancellor may” and insert “Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor,”. In subsection (2) for “of the Lord Chancellor under this section” substitute “under subsection (1)”. After subsection (2) insert—

In section 98 (judges' clerks and secretaries), in subsection (1) for “the President of the Family Division and the Vice-Chancellor” substitute “the President of the Queen’s Bench Division, the President of the Family Division and the Chancellor of the High Court”.

Section 99 (district registries) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,”. After subsection (2) insert—

Section 104 (district probate registries) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,”. After subsection (2) insert—

Section 131 (conveyancing counsel of Supreme Court) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice”. After subsection (2) insert—

“senior judge”, where the reference is to the senior judge of a Division, means the president of that Division;

In the Registered Homes (Northern Ireland) Order 1992, Article 30 (constitution of panels for chairmen and members of Social Care Tribunals) is amended as follows. In paragraph (3) after “suitable” insert “after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice”. After paragraph (3) insert—

In Schedule 2 to the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvements and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (the Care Tribunal), paragraph (1) (composition of Care Tribunal) is amended as follows. For sub-paragraph (2)(a) substitute—. The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph— In paragraph (3) (tenure of office), omit sub-paragraph (3).

Schedule 2 to the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (constitution of juvenile courts) is amended as follows. In paragraph 1 (juvenile court panels)— In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 86 of, and Schedule 13 to, the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26).

Any duty imposed on the Lord Chancellor under this Act to convene a selection commission for the office of judge does not apply if any of the following conditions are met at the time when the Lord Chancellor should convene that commission— Where sub-paragraph (1) applies, the Lord Chancellor must convene a selection commission for the office of judge as soon as practicable after the Lord Chancellor notifies a selection made by a selection commission in respect of the vacancy in the office of President or Deputy President. Sub-paragraph (1) applies to the duty under sub-paragraph (2) to convene a commission as it applies to all other such duties.

This paragraph applies to any fee due under the rules of the original court in relation to transferred proceedings which was unpaid on the transfer day. As from the transfer day, the fee is payable as if it were due under the corresponding Supreme Court Rules.

In section 54 of the Trustee Act 1925 (jurisdiction in regard to mental patients), for the paragraph after subsection (2)(d) substitute—

The Family Law Act 1996 is amended as follows.

For section 5 of the Civil Procedure Act 1997 substitute—

The Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 is amended as follows.

In Schedule 1C to the Pharmacy Act 1954 (appeal tribunals), paragraph 3 (appointments) is amended as follows. In sub-paragraph (4) for “by the Lord Chancellor and” substitute “by the Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, and by”. The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph.

Section 10 of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 (temporary additional judges of the Registered Designs Appeal Tribunal) is amended as follows. For subsection (1) substitute— After subsection (4) insert—

In section 16 of the Land Charges Act 1972 (general rules), in subsection (2) omit “of the Lord Chancellor, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State,”.

Schedule 6 to the Data Protection Act 1998 (appeal proceedings) (as amended by paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)) is amended as follows. The Lord Chancellor may make, or revoke, a designation under this paragraph only with the concurrence of all of the following— The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (3) so far as they relate to a designation under this paragraph. The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (3) so far as they relate to a designation under this paragraph. The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (3) so far as they relate to a designation under this paragraph— In paragraph 3 (constitution of Tribunal in national security cases) (as substituted by paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000)—

The Access to Justice Act 1999 is amended as follows.

The Terrorism Act 2000 is amended as follows.

The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows.

In Schedule 6 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (Pathogens Access Appeal Commission), paragraph 4 (sittings) is amended as follows. In sub-paragraph (1) after “direct” insertafter consulting the following— The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1). The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1). The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1)—

The Extradition Act 2003 is amended as follows.

The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.

Paragraph 3 of Schedule 6 to the Data Protection Act 1998 (constitution of Tribunal in national security cases) is amended as follows. That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 3. The Lord Chancellor may designate a person to preside under this paragraph only with the concurrence of all of the following— The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph— In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is paragraph 2 of Schedule 4 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36).

The Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 is amended as follows.

The County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 is amended as follows.

For the title to section 12 substitute “Rules about procedure”. In subsection (1) for “The Lord Chancellor may make rules” substitute “Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005”. In subsection (2) for “The Lord Chancellor may make rules” substitute “Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005”.

In section 28 (provisions with respect to office of Judge Advocate of fleet), after subsection (3) insert—

Section 56 (power to prescribe alternative destination of appeals) is amended as follows. In subsection (4) for paragraphs (c) and (d) substitute— After subsection (7) insert—

Section 74 (court for trial) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— After subsection (1) insert—

In section 61 (special provisions about land), in subsection (6)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”.

Section 67 (the appropriate judge) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. In subsection (1)(c) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. After subsection (4) insert—

In section 91 (transfer schemes: general), in subsection (7)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”. In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 274 of, and Schedule 31 to, the Transport Act 2000 (c. 38).

In section 2 (appointment of coroners), after subsection (1) insert—

In Article 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (5) omit “on the Lord Chancellor”.

In section 65 (rules, regulations and orders), in subsection (5) after “does not apply” insert “to rules made under section 12 or”.

In section 32 (tenure of office of Judge Advocate General and assistants), for subsection (1) substitute—

Section 68 (judges holding office in European or international courts) is amended as follows. In subsection (2), in the definition of “relevant international court” for “for the purposes of this section by the Lord Chancellor or the Secretary of State” substitute “in relation to the holder of a United Kingdom judicial office by the appropriate Minister”. In subsection (6) for “subsection (5)” substitute “this section”. After subsection (7) insert—

In Schedule 3 (Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission), paragraph 4 (sittings) is amended as follows. after consulting the following— The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord President of the Court of Session may nominate a judge of the Court of Session who is a member of the First or Second Division of the Inner House of that Court to exercise his functions under this paragraph. The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—

In section 93 (control in time of hostilities etc), in subsection (10)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”.

Section 139 (the appropriate judge) is amended as follows. In subsection (1)(a) for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “by the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. In subsection (1)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland after consulting the Lord Chancellor”. After subsection (4) insert—

Schedule 8 (transfers by transfer scheme) is amended as follows. In paragraph 14 (third parties affected by vesting provisions), in sub-paragraph (5)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman for the time being of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”. In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 274 of, and Schedule 31 to, the Transport Act 2000.

Section 3 (power to amalgamate districts) is amended as follows. That section becomes subsection (1) of section 3. After that subsection insert—

In Article 3 (county courts to be held for divisions), in paragraph (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice,”.

The power to amend or repeal enactments that is referred to in section 109(5)(b) of the Courts Act 2003 (c. 39) may be exercised in relation to sections 12 and 65 of the Family Law Act 1996 (c. 27) as amended by paragraphs 24 and 25 of this Schedule.

Section 69 (Vice-President of Queen’s Bench division) is amended as follows. In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor may” substitute “Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,”. After subsection (1) insert—

Schedule 8 (detention) is amended as follows. In paragraph 29 (warrants of further detention)—

In section 94 (orders for possessions of aerodromes etc), in subsection (8)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”.

In section 185 (free legal aid: supplementary), in subsection (6) (meaning of appropriate judge)—

Section 6 (coroner to hold inquests in district in which he is appointed) is amended as follows. In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor may” in each place substitute “Lord Chief Justice may, after consultation with the Lord Chancellor,”. After subsection (2) insert—

In Article 4 (directions as to holding of courts), for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

Schedule 6 (transfer schemes) is amended as follows. In paragraph 20 (compensation for third parties), in sub-paragraph (6)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in Northern Ireland”.

Section 36 is amended as follows. In subsection (1)— After subsection (1) insert—

In Article 5 (directions for courts to sit otherwise in courthouses), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

Article 6 (appointment of days for holding of ordinary sittings) is amended as follows. In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”. In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor shall consult the Lord Chief Justice and” substitute “Lord Chief Justice shall consult”.

In Article 7 (additional and extraordinary sittings), in paragraphs (1) and (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

In Article 22 (power to increase civil jurisdiction of county courts), after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice,”.

In Article 46 (as amended by section 73(2) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002), in paragraph (1)(a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

In Article 47 (making of county court rules) for paragraphs (2) and (3) substitute—

In Article 56 (swearing of affidavits before designated court officer), in subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.

In Article 58 (furnishing of information by certain officers), at the end insert “and furnish to the Lord Chief Justice such information as may be prescribed or required by the Lord Chief Justice.”

It is for the Lord Chief Justice, or a judicial office holder nominated by the Lord Chief Justice with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor, to make designated rules. The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)— In this Part—

In section 11 of the Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533 (refusal of archbishop to grant licences etc.) any reference to the Lord Chancellor or Lord Keeper of the Great Seal (however expressed) is to be read as a reference to the Chancellor of the High Court. The Chancellor of the High Court may nominate another judge of that court to exercise his functions under that section.