2(1)In this Act, “the judiciary” means holders of an office specified in an order made by—U.K.
(a)the Secretary of State, in relation to an office with a jurisdiction exercised exclusively in relation to Scotland, or
(b)the Lord Chancellor, in any other case.
[F1(2)An order under sub-paragraph (1) that specifies a devolved office in or as regards Scotland or Northern Ireland may only be made at the request of the relevant national authority.
(3)In sub-paragraph (2), “relevant national authority” means—
(a)in relation to a devolved office within paragraph (a) of the definition of “devolved office” in section 37, the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland;
(b)in relation to a devolved office within paragraph (b) of the definition of “devolved office” in section 37, the Scottish Ministers.
(4)An order under sub-paragraph (1) is subject to the negative procedure.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 para. 2(2)-(4) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(3) (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.4.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), ss. 97(3), 131(1)(2)(f)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 28.2.2014 by S.I. 2014/433, art. 2(a)