SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 13Judicial appointments

Part 4Judicial appointments: selection, and transfer of powers of Lord Chancellor

Appointments by Lord Chief Justice or Senior President of Tribunals: equalities provisions

50

(1)

Section 50 of the Equality Act 2010 (public offices: appointments, etc) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (2) (meaning of “public office”) after paragraph (c) insert—

“(d)

an office or post, appointment to which is made by the Lord Chief Justice or the Senior President of Tribunals.”

(3)

In each of subsections (3) to (6), (9) and (11)(b) (offices within subsection (2)(a) or (b)) for “or (b)” substitute “ , (b) or (d) ”.

51

(1)

Section 51 of the Equality Act 2010 (public offices: recommendations for appointments, etc) is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsections (1) to (4) (which apply to an office within section 50(2)(a) or (b)) for “or (b)” substitute “ , (b) or (d) ”.

(3)

In subsection (5) (interpretation) after “50(2)(a)” insert “ or (d) ”.