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Draft Order laid before the Assembly under section 4(7) and section 102(6) of the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) Act 2015 for approval

Draft Statutory Rules of Northern Ireland

2024 No. 0000

Justice

The Lay Magistrates (Eligibility) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024

Made

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Coming into operation

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The Department of Justice makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 4(7) of the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015(1) (the 2015 Act) read with section 121 of and paragraph 45 of Schedule 1 to the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022(2).

In accordance with section 4(7) of the 2015 Act, the Department of Justice has consulted with the Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.