SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 5Functions under legislation relating to Northern Ireland

Part 2Amendments relating to enactments repealed or amended otherwise than by this Act

County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/397 (N.I. 14))

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1

Article 46 of the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (county court rules committee) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.

3

After paragraph (1) insert—

1A

The Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor before making an appointment under paragraph (1)(b), (c), (e) or (f).

4

In relation to the enactment referred to in this paragraph, the original amending provision is section 73(2) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26).