1. Introductory Text

  2. 1.Citation and commencement

  3. 2.Transfer and modification of functions

  4. 3.Schedule 2 has effect with respect to the transfer and...

  5. 4.Supplementary provision

  6. Signature

    1. SCHEDULE 1

      Transfer, modification and abolition of functions of the Lord Chancellor — primary legislation

      1. 1.Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876

      2. 2.In section 5, omit subsection (1).

      3. 3.In section 25, in the definition of “High judicial office”,...

      4. 4.Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1887

      5. 5.Matrimonial and Family Proceedings Act 1984

      6. 6.(1) Section 36A is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      7. 7.(1) Section 36D is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      8. 8.Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002

      9. 9.(1) Paragraph 4 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      10. 10.After paragraph 5(2) insert— (3) The Lord Chancellor may appoint...

      11. 11.After paragraph 11 insert— Delegation (1) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may...

      12. 12.Gender Recognition Act 2004

      13. 13.In paragraph 1(1), for “The Lord Chancellor” substitute “Subject to...

      14. 14.After paragraph 1(1) insert— (1A) The Lord Chancellor may appoint...

      15. 15.In paragraph 2(1), for “The Lord Chancellor” substitute “Subject to...

      16. 16.After paragraph 2(1) insert— (1A) The Lord Chancellor may appoint...

      17. 17.After paragraph 8 insert— Delegation (1) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may...

      18. 18.Traffic Management Act 2004

      19. 19.For subsection (3)(b) substitute— (b) for the consent of the...

      20. 20.After subsection (3) insert— (3A) The regulations may provide for...

      21. 21.Civil Partnership Act 2004

      22. 22.(1) Section 188 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      23. 23.In paragraph 47 of Schedule 6, after sub-paragraph (2) insert—...

      24. 24.(1) Paragraph 2 of Schedule 16 is amended in accordance...

      25. 25.Pensions Act 2004

      26. 26.After paragraph 2(8) insert— (9) The Lord Chancellor may appoint...

      27. 27.(1) Paragraph 8 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      28. 28.After paragraph 21 insert— Delegation (1) The Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales may...

      29. 29.Prevention of Terrorism Act 2005

      30. 30.Mental Capacity Act 2005

      31. 31.(1) Section 21 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      32. 32.(1) Section 45 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      33. 33.(1) Section 46 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      34. 34.For section 51(1) substitute— (1) Rules of court with respect...

      35. 35.For section 52 substitute— Practice directions (1) Directions as to the practice and procedure of the...

      36. 36.(1) Section 59 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      37. 37.(1) Section 65 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      38. 38.Education Act 2005

      39. 39.Gambling Act 2005

    2. SCHEDULE 2

      Transfer and modification of functions of the Lord Chancellor — secondary legislation

      1. 1.Iron and Steel (Compensation to Officers and Servants) (No. 2) Regulations 1953

      2. 2.British Transport Reorganisation (Compensation to Employees) Regulations 1962

      3. 3.National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 2003

      4. 4.Courts Boards (Appointments and Procedure) Regulations 2004

      5. 5.(1) Regulation 8 is amended in accordance with this paragraph....

      6. 6.In regulation 9, after paragraph (2) insert—

      7. 7.After regulation 12 insert— Delegation by Lord Chief Justice The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder...

    3. SCHEDULE 3

      Supplementary provision

      1. Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

  7. Explanatory Note