Part 4Judicial appointments and discipline

Chapter 2Appointments

Lords Justices of Appeal

78Request for selection

1

The Lord Chancellor may make a request to the Commission for a person to be selected for a recommendation for appointment as a Lord Justice of Appeal.

2

Before making a request the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice.

3

A request may relate to more than one recommendation.

4

F1Section 79 applies where the Lord Chancellor makes a request under this section.

5

F2That section is subject to section 95 (withdrawal and modification of requests).