Ecclesiastical jurisdiction
I1I29Judges: appointment etc.
1
In section 2 of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction and Care of Churches Measure 2018 (appointment of chancellor), in subsection (1), after “letters patent” insert “on the recommendation of the Dean of the Arches and Auditor”
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2
In that section, for subsection (6) substitute—
6
Before making a recommendation under subsection (1), the Dean of the Arches and Auditor must consult the Lord Chancellor as well as the bishop.
3
In section 21(2) of the Clergy Discipline Measure 2003 (membership of provincial panels), in paragraph (c) (legally qualified members), for the words from “who have a seven year general qualification” to the end substitute
who—
i
hold or have held high judicial office, or
ii
hold or have held the office of circuit judge or have the qualifications required for holding that office;
4
In section 42(3) of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 (composition of committee of inquiry), in sub-paragraph (ii) of paragraph (b), for the words from “has a 10 year High Court qualification” to the end substitute “holds or has held high judicial office or has the qualifications required for appointment as a High Court judge;”
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