In section 18 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (appointment to ECHR), after subsection (7) insert—

“(7A)

The following paragraphs apply to the making of an order under subsection (7) in relation to any holder of a judicial office listed in subsection (1)(a)—

(a)

before deciding what transitional provision it is appropriate to make, the person making the order must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales;

(b)

before making the order, that person must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(7B)

The following paragraphs apply to the making of an order under subsection (7) in relation to any holder of a judicial office listed in subsection (1)(c)—

(a)

before deciding what transitional provision it is appropriate to make, the person making the order must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland;

(b)

before making the order, that person must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

(7C)

The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may nominate a judicial office holder (within the meaning of section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.

(7D)

The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—

(a)

the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;

(b)

a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”