Ecclesiastical jurisdiction

9Judges: 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”.

(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;”.