Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, Paragraph 47 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 05 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
47(1)In section 28(2) of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (c. 46) (Judge Advocate of Her Majesty's Fleet)—U.K.
(a)for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 7-year basis;”, and
(b)in paragraphs (b) and (c), for “10” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “ 7 ”.
(2)In section 84B(2) of each of the Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18) and the Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19) (judge advocates), for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis;”.
(3)In section 103B(5) of each of those Acts (qualified officers in field general courts-martial), for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)a person who is a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales;”.
(4)In section 53B(2) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53) (judge advocates), for paragraph (a) substitute—
“(a)a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis;”.
(5)In relation to the enactments referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) to (4), the repealing provision is Schedule 17 to the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52).
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