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Status:This version of this part contains provisions that are prospective.StatusThe term provision is used to describe a definable element in a piece of legislation that has legislative effect – such as a Part, Chapter or section. A version of a provision is prospective either:where the provision (Part, Chapter or section) has never come into force or;where the text of the provision is subject to change, but no date has yet been appointed by the appropriate person or body for those changes to come into force.Commencement Orders listed in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ box as not yet applied may bring this prospective version into force.Changes to legislation:There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Constitutional Reform Act 2005. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.Changes to LegislationRevised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.Changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters:Changes and effectsThis section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters where applicable. This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):Sch. 7 para. 4 Pt. A words inserted by 2007 c. 15 s. 144(3)Sch. 7 para. 4 Pt. A words inserted by 2007 c. 15 s. 144(4)Sch. 7 para. 4 Pt. A words inserted by 2007 c. 15 s. 144(9)Sch. 7 para. 4 Pt. A words inserted by 2007 c. 15 s. 144(10)(a)Sch. 7 para. 4 Pt. A B words omitted by S.I. 2010/976 Sch. 18 para. 79-81Sch. 7 para. 4 Pt. A words substituted by 2007 c. 15 s. 144(5)Sch. 7 para. 4 Pt. A words substituted by 2007 c. 15 s. 144(10)(b)Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing provisions within this Act into force:S.I. 2009/1604 art. 2 commences (2005 c. 4)Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2007/456 art. 3(e)(i) commences (2006 c. 26)S.I. 2007/2194 art. 8 Sch. 2 commences (2006 c. 46)S.I. 2007/2913 art. 3 commences (2006 c. 52)S.I. 2007/3495 art. 5 art. 8(b) Sch. 3 art. 8(a) Sch. 2 commences (2006 c. 46)S.I. 2008/1886 art. 2(f) commences (2006 c. 46)S.I. 2008/2860 art. 4 Sch. 1 commences (2006 c. 46)S.I. 2009/812 art. 3(a)(b) commences (2006 c. 52)S.I. 2009/3250 art. 2(i) commences (2007 c. 29)S.I. 2010/708 art. 1-14 commences (2008 c. 14)S.I. 2010/812 art. 2 commences (2009 c. 3)S.I. 2010/816 art. 2-6 Sch. commences (2009 c. 25)S.I. 2010/883 art. 2 commences (2005 c. 4)S.I. 2010/2356 art. 3 commences (2006 c. 26)S.I. 2011/3034 art. 2-4 commences (2011 c. 19)S.I. 2012/2231 art. 4(b) commences (2006 c. 47) Part 1 E+W+S+N.I.AmendmentsLand Law (Ireland) Act 1896 (c. 47)E+W+S+N.I.1(1)Section 24 of the Land Law (Ireland) Act 1896 (power to nominate judge to act as additional land judge) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)For “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)At the end of the section insert— “The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section— (a)the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;
Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 15 (N.I.))E+W+S+N.I.2The Coroners Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.3In section 2 (appointment of coroners), after subsection (1) insert—E+W+S+N.I.“(1A)The Lord Chief Justice must also be consulted before any determination is made under subsection (1) as to numbers of coroners or deputy coroners.
County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 25 (N.I.))E+W+S+N.I.7The County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.8In section 102 (appointment and assignment of judges), in subsections (2) and (4) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.9In section 105 (tenure and oaths of office and retirement of judges), in subsection (4) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.E+W+S+N.I.10In section 107 (deputy judges), in subsection (4) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.E+W+S+N.I.11In section 116 (pensions of judges), after subsection (5) insert—E+W+S+N.I.“(5A)The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before—
(a)making a recommendation in a case that falls within subsection (1)(b), or
(b)requiring a person to resume the duties of judge in accordance with subsection (4).
(5B)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (5A)—
Resident Magistrates' Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1960 (c. 2 (N.I.))E+W+S+N.I.12The Resident Magistrates' Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 1960 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.13In section 1 (retiring age of resident magistrates), omit “Lord Chancellor's”.E+W+S+N.I.14In section 2 (pensions of resident magistrates), after subsection (6) insert—E+W+S+N.I.“(7)The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before—
15Omit section 11 (resident magistrates already serving).E+W+S+N.I.Magistrates' Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c. 21 (N.I.))E+W+S+N.I.16In section 9 of the Magistrates' Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (appointment and assignment of resident magistrates), in subsections (3) and (5) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.Lands Tribunal and Compensation Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (c. 29 (N.I.))E+W+S+N.I.17In section 2 of the Lands Tribunal and Compensation Act (Northern Ireland) 1964 (terms of appointment of members of Lands Tribunal), in subsection (1)(b) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.E+W+S+N.I.Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (c. 34 (N.I.))E+W+S+N.I.18(1)Schedule 2 to the Children and Young Persons Act (Northern Ireland) 1968 (constitution of juvenile courts) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 8 (regulations), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970 (c. 18 (N.I.))E+W+S+N.I.19In section 85 of the Land Registration Act (Northern Ireland) 1970, after subsection (2) insert—E+W+S+N.I.“(2A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)(a)—
Misuse of Drugs Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1974 (S.R. 1974/256)E+W+S+N.I.20(1)Rule 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Tribunal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1974 (interpretation) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1), in the definition of “the chairman” for “by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” substitute “ in accordance with paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 3 to the Act ”.Social Security (Northern Ireland) Act 1975 (c. 15)E+W+S+N.I.21(1)Schedule 10 to the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Act 1975 (supplementary provision as to Local Tribunals, Commissioners etc) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 6 (Commissioners' pensions), after sub-paragraph (1) insert—“(1ZA)The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before satisfying himself as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(c).
(1ZB)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (1ZA)—
(3)In paragraph 7 (Commissioners' pensions: supplementary), after sub-paragraph (5) insert—“(5A)The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before requiring a person to resume the duties of Commissioner in accordance with sub-paragraph (5).
(5B)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph (5A)—
Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23)E+W+S+N.I.22The Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.23(1)Section 7 (further assistance for transaction of judicial business) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsections (1) and (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After subsection (4) insert—“(5)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—
24(1)Section 47 (exercise of jurisdiction by Crown Court) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (2)—(a)for “Lord Chancellor” in the first place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”;(b)for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)In subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.(5)After subsection (6) insert—“(7)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—
25In section 48 (committal for trial on indictment), in subsection (1)(c) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.26In section 52 (Crown Court rules), in subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “prescribing—” substitute—E+W+S+N.I.“(1)Subject to any statutory provision, Crown Court rules may be made in accordance with section 53A for the purpose of regulating and prescribing—”.
27(1)Section 53 (membership of the Crown Court Rules Committee) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (1)(c) and (d) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After subsection (1) insert—“(1A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (1)(c) or (d)—
28After section 53 insert—E+W+S+N.I.“53AMaking of Crown Court rules(1)It is for the Crown Court Rules Committee to make Crown Court rules.
(b)made in accordance with this section.”
29(1)Section 55 (rules of court) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (1) for the words from the beginning to “with respect to—” substitute—“(1)Subject to any statutory provision, rules may be made in accordance with section 55A with respect to—”.
(3)In subsection (2) for the words from the beginning to “make rules—” substitute—“(2)Subject to any statutory provision, rules may be made in accordance with section 55A—”.
(4)In subsection (3) for “made by the Rules Committee” substitute “ made under this section ”.30After section 55 insert—E+W+S+N.I.“55AMaking of rules of Court(1)It is for the Rules Committee to make rules under section 55(1) or (2).
(2)After making such rules the Rule Committee must submit them to the Lord Chancellor.
(3)The Lord Chancellor must allow or disallow rules submitted to him.
(4)Rules submitted to the Lord Chancellor have effect only if allowed by him.
(5)If the Lord Chancellor disallows rules submitted to him, he must give the Committee written reasons why he has disallowed them.
(6)Subsection (7) applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for rules under section 55(1) or (2) to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.
31(1)Section 58 (sittings of High Court and Court of Appeal) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After subsection (3) insert—“(4)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—
32(1)Section 60 (taxation of costs) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After subsection (2) insert—“(3)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—
33(1)Section 68 (departments of the Supreme Court) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (2)(b) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)In subsection (4) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)After subsection (6) insert—“(7)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this section—
34In section 71 (tenure of office of statutory officers), in subsection (3) omit “Lord Chancellor's”.E+W+S+N.I.35(1)Section 75 (Official Solicitor) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (2)(b) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After subsection (2) insert—“(2A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)(b)—
36(1)Section 103 (appointment of justices of the peace) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (6) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)In subsection (7) after “Lord Chancellor may direct” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.37Omit section 104 (under-sheriffs).E+W+S+N.I.38(1)Section 112 (oaths and affidavits) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After subsection (7) insert—“(8)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (3)—
39In section 119 (making and control of subordinate legislation), in subsection (5) omit “on the Lord Chancellor”.E+W+S+N.I.40(1)Schedule 6 (transitional provisions) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Omit paragraph 6(a).(3)In paragraph 9(b) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)After paragraph 9 insert—“9AThe Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph 9—(a)the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;
(5)Omit paragraphs 11(3), 14 and 17. Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 (S.I. 1978/1045 (N.I. 15))E+W+S+N.I.41(1)Article 48 (the court) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1)—(a)for “by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ in accordance with paragraph (1A) ”;(b)omit the words after sub-paragraph (b).(3)After paragraph (1) insert—“(1A)It is for the Lord Chancellor, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, to make an order such as is mentioned in paragraph (1)(b).”
(1B)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (1A)—
Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/291)E+W+S+N.I.42(1)Article 7 of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (modifications of section 5 of Reserve and Auxiliary Forces (Protection of Civil Interests) Act 1951 in application to Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)After paragraph (1) insert—“(1A)In subsection (2) for “Rules may be made in accordance with Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005” substitute “ The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, make rules ”.
(3)In paragraph (2), in subsections (6) and (7) substituted for subsection (6) of the 1951 Act, for “this section” substitute “ subsection (1) ”.(4)After paragraph (2) insert—“(3)At the end of that section insert—
Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1575 (N.I. 14))E+W+S+N.I.43The Administration of Estates (Northern Ireland) Order 1979 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.44(1)Article 20 (inheritance tax accounts) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After paragraph (2) insert—“(2A)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (2)—
45(1)Article 23 (keeping and inspection of wills and other documents) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” in the second place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)After paragraph (4) insert—“(5)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—
46(1)Article 24 (records of grants) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After paragraph (2) insert—“(3)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—
47(1)Article 26 (copies of wills etc to be delivered to Inland Revenue Commissioners).E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After paragraph (1) insert—“(1A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—
County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/397 (N.I. 3))E+W+S+N.I.48The County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.49In Article 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (5) omit“on the Lord Chancellor”.E+W+S+N.I.50In Article 3 (county courts to be held for divisions), in paragraph (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.51In Article 4 (directions as to holding of courts), for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.52In Article 5 (directions for courts to sit otherwise in courthouses), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.53(1)Article 6 (appointment of days for holding of ordinary sittings) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor shall consult the Lord Chief Justice and” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice shall consult ”.54In Article 7 (additional and extraordinary sittings), in paragraphs (1) and (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.55In Article 22 (power to increase civil jurisdiction of county courts), after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.56In Article 46 (as amended by section 73(2) of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002), in paragraph (1)(a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.57In Article 47 (making of county court rules) for paragraphs (2) and (3) substitute—E+W+S+N.I.“(2)County court rules must be certified under the hand of the members of the Rule Committee, or any three or more of them.
(3)After making and certifying county court rules the Rules Committee must submit them to the Lord Chancellor.
(4)The Lord Chancellor must, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, allow or disallow county court rules submitted to him.
(5)County court rules have effect only if the Lord Chancellor allows them.
(6)If the Lord Chancellor disallows county court rules, the Lord Chancellor must give the Rules Committee written reasons why he has disallowed them.
(7)County court rules allowed by the Lord Chancellor shall come into operation on such day as the Lord Chancellor shall direct.
(8)Paragraph (9) applies if the Lord Chancellor gives the Rules Committee written notice that he thinks it is expedient for county court rules to include provision that would achieve a purpose specified in the notice.
(9)The Rules Committee must make such county court rules as it considers necessary to achieve the specified purpose.
(10)Those rules must be—
(a)made within a reasonable period after the Lord Chancellor gives notice under paragraph (8);
58In Article 56 (swearing of affidavits before designated court officer), in subsection (1) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.59In Article 58 (furnishing of information by certain officers), at the end insert “ and furnish to the Lord Chief Justice such information as may be prescribed or required by the Lord Chief Justice. ”E+W+S+N.I.Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (S.I. 1980/563 (N.I. 5)E+W+S+N.I.60(1)Article 4 of the Domestic Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (powers of court to make provision for domestic proceedings) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (3) after “may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)After paragraph (3) insert—“(3A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (3)—
(4)In paragraph (4) for the words from the beginning to “under” substitute “ Any order made under ”.Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/1675 (N.I. 26))E+W+S+N.I.61The Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.62(1)Article 6A (costs in legal proceedings) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)After paragraph (4) insert—“(4A)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (4)—
63(1)Article 11 (petty sessions and petty sessions districts) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)In paragraph (3) for “Lord Chancellor” in each place substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.64In Article 12 (holding of petty sessions in courthouse), in paragraph (a) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.65(1)Article 13 (magistrates' courts rules) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) omit the words from “or as” to “Article 14”.(3)In paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)For paragraph (3) substitute—“(3)It is for the Rules Committee to make such rules as are referred to in paragraph (1) (which may be known as “magistrates' courts rules”).
(5)In paragraph (5), after “member of the committee” insert “ as the Lord Chief Justice shall designate ”.66Omit Article 14 (recommendations by Rules Committee to Lord Chancellor).E+W+S+N.I.67In Article 15 (rules under or for the purpose of particular enactments), in paragraph (2) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.68In Article 37 (discharge or committal for trial), in paragraph (5) omit “Without prejudice to Article 14,”.E+W+S+N.I.69In Article 168 (directions), omit “on the Lord Chancellor”.E+W+S+N.I.Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Northern Ireland) Rules 1981 (S.R. 1981/231)E+W+S+N.I.70The Pensions Tribunals (Northern Ireland) Rules 1981 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.71In rule 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1)—E+W+S+N.I.(a)for the definition of “the Chairman” substitute—““the Chairman” means the person who is chairman of a Tribunal in accordance with the Schedule to the Act (including any directions under paragraph 3A of that Schedule)”;
(b)in the definition of “the Deputy President” omit “by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland”;(c)in the definition of “the President” omit “by the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland”.72In rule 2A (functions of the President), in paragraph (2) after “Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chancellor ”.E+W+S+N.I.Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (S.I. 1986/595 (N.I. 4))E+W+S+N.I.73The Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.74(1)Article 83 (procedure of tribunal) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)After paragraph (1) insert—“(1A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (1)—
75(1)Schedule 3 (Mental Health Review Tribunal for Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 1—(a)in sub-paragraph (a) after “suitable” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”;(b)In sub-paragraph (b) and (c) omit “after consultation with the Head of the Department”.(3)After paragraph 1 insert—“1A(1)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph 1(a)—
(2)As part of the selection process for an appointment under paragraph 1(b) or (c) the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission shall consult the Head of the Department.”
76In Schedule 6 to the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (transitional provisions), omit paragraph 19.E+W+S+N.I.Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/1341 (N.I. 12))E+W+S+N.I.77The Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.78In Article 80A (evidence through live links), in paragraph (6) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.79In Article 81 (evidence through television links), in paragraph (8) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (S.I. 1989/2405 (N.I. 19))E+W+S+N.I.80The Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.81In Article 359 (insolvency rules), after paragraph (1) insert—E+W+S+N.I.“(1A)Rules that affect court procedure may be made under paragraph (1) only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice.
(1B)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (1A)—
82(1)Article 360 (committee to review insolvency rules) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) for “continue to be a committee appointed by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ be a committee appointed by the Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)In paragraph (2)(f) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)After paragraph (2) insert—“(3)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—
83(1)Article 364 (insolvent partnerships) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) after “concurrence of” insert “ the Lord Chief Justice and ”.(3)After paragraph (1) insert—“(1ZA)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (1)—
84(1)Article 365 (insolvent estates of deceased persons) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) after “concurrence of” insert “ the Lord Chief Justice and ”.(3)After paragraph (1) insert—“(1ZA)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (1)—
Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 (S.I. 1991/2628 (N.I. 23))E+W+S+N.I.85The Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.86(1)Article 10 (role of the courts with respect to maintenance for children) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (5), after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)After paragraph (5) insert—“(5A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (5)—
87(1)Article 42 (jurisdiction of courts in certain proceedings under this Order) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraphs (1) and (3) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)In paragraph (4) after “Lord Chancellor considers appropriate” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(4)After paragraph (4) insert—“(5)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—
ProspectiveRegistered Homes (Northern Ireland) Order 1992 (S.I. 1992/3204 (N.I. 20))E+W+S+N.I.88(1)In the Registered Homes (Northern Ireland) Order 1992, Article 30 (constitution of panels for chairmen and members of Social Care Tribunals) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (3) after “suitable” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After paragraph (3) insert—“(3A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (3)—
Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 (S.I. 1993/1575 (N.I. 6))E+W+S+N.I.89The Family Law (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.90(1)Article 12 (family proceedings rules) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1) for the words from “which” to “court” substitute “ which may make rules of court in accordance with Article 12A ”.(3)In paragraph (3) for “rules of court made under this Article” substitute “ family proceedings rules ”.(4)In paragraph (4) for “Rules of court made under this Article” substitute “ Family proceedings rules ”.(5)In paragraph (5)—(a)after “this Article” insert “ and Article 12A ”;(b)at the end insert—““family proceedings rules” means rules of court made under this Article.”
91After Article 12 insert—E+W+S+N.I.“12AMaking of family proceedings rules(1)After making family proceedings rules the Committee must submit them to the Lord Chancellor.
92(1)In Schedule 2 (Northern Ireland Family Proceedings Rules Committee), paragraph 2 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 2.(3)In that sub-paragraph—(a)in sub-paragraph (c) for “Lord Chancellor after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”;(b)in sub-paragraph (f) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)After that sub-paragraph insert—“(2)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—
Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2))E+W+S+N.I.93The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.94In Article 4 (reports on child's welfare), in paragraph (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.95In Article 60 (representation of child and his interests in certain proceedings), in paragraph (8) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.96In Article 166 (appeals), in paragraph (14) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.97In Article 169 (evidence given by, or with respect to, children), in paragraph (5) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.98In Article 170 (privacy for children involved in certain proceedings), in paragraph (5) after “requires it” insert “ and if the Lord Chief Justice agrees ”.E+W+S+N.I.99After Article 181 insert—E+W+S+N.I.“181ADelegation of functions by Lord Chief Justice(1)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise a delegable function—
(2)In paragraph (1) “delegable function” means a function under any of these provisions of this Order—
(a)Article 4(2);
(b)Article 166(14);
(c)Article 169(5);
(d)Article 170(5);
(e)in Schedule 1, paragraph 6(2);
(f)in Schedule 7—
(i)paragraph 1(1), (2) and (4);
(ii)paragraph 2(1) and (5);
(iii)paragraph 3;
(iv)paragraph 4(4), (6)(a) and (7).”
100In paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 (financial provision for children: provisions relating to lump sums), in sub-paragraph (2) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.101(1)Schedule 7 (commencement of proceedings) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 1 (commencement of certain proceedings in particular court), in sub-paragraphs (1), (2) and (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)In paragraph 2 (transfer of proceedings)—(a)in sub-paragraph (1) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”;(b)in sub-paragraph (5) after “Lord Chancellor thinks appropriate” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(4)In paragraph 3 (emergency protection orders), after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(5)In paragraph 4 (general)—(a)in sub-paragraph (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”;(b)in sub-paragraph (6)(a) after “Lord Chancellor considers expedient” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”;(c)in sub-paragraph (7) after “Lord Chancellor by order otherwise provides” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (S.I. 1996/274 (N.I. 1))E+W+S+N.I.102(1)In the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, Article 22 (constitution of Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Northern Ireland) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (3)(a) after “suitable” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.(3)After paragraph (3) insert—“(3A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (3)—
Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997/269E+W+S+N.I.103(1)The Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In the Schedule, in rule 6 (appointment of tribunal)—(a)in paragraph (3)(a) omit “but”;(b)omit paragraph (3)(b).Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)E+W+S+N.I.104The Northern Ireland Act 1998 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.105In section 90 (effect of certificates), in subsection (2) for “made by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “ made under section 91 ”.E+W+S+N.I.106(1)Section 91 (the National Security Certificates Tribunal) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (2), after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, ”.(3)After subsection (2) insert—“(2A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (2)—
107(1)Section 92 (appeals from the Tribunal) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In subsection (3) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, ”.(3)After subsection (3) insert—“(3A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (3)—
108(1)In Schedule 11 (tribunal established under section 91 of the Act), paragraph 5 (times and places of sittings in accordance with directions) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)That paragraph becomes sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 5.(3)In that sub-paragraph, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)After that sub-paragraph insert—“(2)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—
Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1071 (N.I. 6))E+W+S+N.I.109The Family Homes and Domestic Violence (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.110(1)Article 34 (jurisdiction of courts and procedure) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraphs (3), (4) and (5) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)In paragraph (7) after “Lord Chancellor thinks appropriate” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(4)In paragraph (9) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(5)After paragraph (9) insert—“(9A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this Article—
111(1)Article 39 (appeals) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (4) after “Lord Chancellor” in each place insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)In paragraph (11) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(4)After paragraph (11) insert—“(11A)The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (4) or (11)—
Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1504 (N.I. 9))E+W+S+N.I.112In Article 27 of the Criminal Justice (Children) (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (youth courts), in paragraph (3) for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ Lord Chief Justice ”.E+W+S+N.I.Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10))E+W+S+N.I.113(1)In the Social Security (Northern Ireland) Order 1998, Article 7 (qualifications for membership of appeal panels) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (2) for the words from “such” to the end substitute “ persons appointed by the Lord Chancellor ”.(3)In paragraph (3) at the end insert “ ; and such concurrence may be given only after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ”.(4)After paragraph (3) insert—“(3A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph (3)—
Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/2789 (N.I. 8))E+W+S+N.I.114In Article 12 of the Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (evidence by live link), in paragraph (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26)E+W+S+N.I.115(1)The Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Where the amendment to section 8(7), 24(5) or 43(6) of that Act made by this Schedule comes into force before section 23 of this Act, the reference in that section (as amended by this Schedule) to the President of the Supreme Court has effect, until section 23 comes into force, as a reference to the senior Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI1Sch. 5 para. 115 partly in force; Sch. 5 para. 115 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 5 para. 115(1) in force at 3.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(c)Prospective116In section 8 (tribunals for considering removal), in subsection (7) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consultation with all of the following— E+W+S+N.I.(a)the President of the Supreme Court;
(d)the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (unless the tribunal is to consider his removal)”.
116E+W+S+N.I.[F1In section 8 (tribunals for considering removal), in subsection (7) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consultation with all of the following— (a)the President of the Supreme Court;
(d)the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland (unless the tribunal is to consider his removal)”.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Sch. 5 para. 116 omitted (prosp.) by virtue of Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 2, 5, Sch. 5 para. 6(3)117(1)Section 9 (appointment of lay magistrates) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (a) of subsection (2) for the words from “approved by” to the end of the paragraph substitute “ approved by the Lord Chief Justice after consultation with the Lord Chancellor, or ”.(3)In subsection (3) for the words from “such longer period” to the end substitute “ such longer period as the Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, allow. ”(4)In subsection (4) after “may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(5)In subsection (5) after “unless” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.118In section 10 (transfer of functions of justices of the peace), in subsection (4) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.E+W+S+N.I.119In section 12 (role of the Lord Chief Justice), omit subsections (2) and (3).E+W+S+N.I.Prospective120(1)In section 24 (removal of Attorney General), in subsection (5) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consultation with all of the following— E+W+S+N.I.(a)the President of the Supreme Court;
(d)the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland”.
Prospective121In section 43 (appointment and removal of Director of Public Prosecutions), in subsection (6) after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consultation with all of the following— E+W+S+N.I.(a)the President of the Supreme Court;
122(1)Schedule 1 (listed judicial offices) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)After the entry “Member of the legal panel of persons available to act as chairmen of Social Care Tribunals in Northern Ireland” insert—“Chairman of an Appeal Tribunal for the purposes of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2203 (N.I. 22))”.
(3)For the entry “Member of the legal panel of persons available to act as chairmen of Social Care Tribunals in Northern Ireland” and the entry inserted by sub-paragraph (2) above substitute—“Member of the panel of persons who may serve as chairmen of the Care Tribunal established by Article 44 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvements and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/431 (N.I. 9))”.
(4)Before the entry “Member of the panel of chairmen of the Fair Employment Tribunal” insert—“Member of the panel of chairmen of the Industrial Tribunals”.
(5)At the end of the Schedule insert—“Member of the panel of persons who may serve as chairmen of a tribunal established for the purposes of the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997/269)
Member of the panel of persons appointed under section 6(1) of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 to act as chairmen of tribunals that sit in Northern Ireland
Member of the panel of chairmen of VAT tribunals for Northern Ireland
General Commissioner for a division in Northern Ireland (appointed under section 2 of the Taxes Management Act 1970)”.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI2Sch. 5 para. 122 partly in force; Sch. 5 para. 122 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 5 para. 122(4) in force for specified purposes at 31.8.2005 by S.I. 2005/2284, art. 2; Sch. 5 para. 122(1)-(3)(5) in force for specified purposes at 3.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(e); Sch. 5 para. 122(5) in force for specified further purposes at 15.6.2006 by S.I. 2006/1537, art. 2Prospective123(1)Schedule 3 (appointment to listed judicial offices) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 25, for sub-paragraph (3) substitute—“(3)In paragraph (2), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ First Minister and deputy First Minister, acting jointly ”.”
(3)In paragraph 30 for the words from the beginning to “effect” substitute “ The Fair Employment Tribunal (Rules of Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004 No 164) have effect ”.(4)In paragraph 31 for “regulation 2(2)” substitute “ regulation 2(1) ”.(5)In paragraph 32 for “regulation 4(1)” substitute “ regulation 4(6) ”.(6)Omit paragraph 33.123E+W+S+N.I.123[F2(1)Schedule 3 (appointment to listed judicial offices) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 25, for sub-paragraph (3) substitute—“(3)In paragraph (2), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “ First Minister and deputy First Minister, acting jointly ”.”
(3)In paragraph 30 for the words from the beginning to “effect” substitute “ The Fair Employment Tribunal (Rules of Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004 No 164) have effect ”.(4)In paragraph 31 for “regulation 2(2)” substitute “ regulation 2(1) ”.(5)In paragraph 32 for “regulation 4(1)” substitute “ regulation 4(6) ”.(6)Omit paragraph 33.]Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F2Sch. 5 para. 123 omitted (prosp.) by virtue of Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), ss. 2, 5, Sch. 5 para. 6(3)124(1)Schedule 4 (functions of justices of the peace) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph 4 (amendment of Schedule by order), after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(3)In paragraph 5 (consequential amendments by order) after “Lord Chancellor may” insert “ , after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, ”.(4)After paragraph 5 insert—“5AThe Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under paragraph 4 or 5—(a)the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26);
125Omit Schedule 5 (transfer of functions to Lord Chief Justice).E+W+S+N.I.126(1)Schedule 6 (office-holders required to take judicial oath) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)After the entry “Member of the legal panel of persons available to act as chairmen of Social Care Tribunals in Northern Ireland” insert— “ Chairman of an Appeal Tribunal for the purposes of the Adoption (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (S.I. 1987/2203 (N.I. 22)) ”.(3)For the entry “Member of the legal panel of persons available to act as chairmen of Social Care Tribunals in Northern Ireland” and the entry inserted by sub-paragraph (2) above substitute— “ Member of the panel of persons who may serve as chairmen of the Care Tribunal established by Article 44 of the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvements and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/431 (N.I. 9)) ”.(4)Before the entry “Member of the panel of chairmen of the Fair Employment Tribunal” insert— “ Member of the panel of chairmen of the Industrial Tribunals ”.(5)At the end of the Schedule insert— “ Member of the panel of persons who may serve as chairmen of a tribunal established for the purposes of the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1997 (S.R. 1997/269). Chairman of a Tribunal appointed under paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 3 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 in its application to Northern Ireland Member of a Tribunal appointed under paragraph 2(1) of the Schedule to the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 in its application to Northern Ireland President or Deputy President of Pensions Appeal Tribunals appointed under paragraph 2B of the Schedule to the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 in its application to Northern Ireland Chairman of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal for the purpose of proceedings brought before it in Northern Ireland Member of the panel of persons to act as chairmen of Reinstatement Committees sitting in Northern Ireland (appointed under paragraph 2(1)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985) Member of the panel of persons appointed under section 6(1) of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 to act as chairmen of tribunals that sit in Northern Ireland Member of the panel of chairmen of VAT tribunals for Northern Ireland General Commissioner for a division in Northern Ireland (appointed under section 2 of the Taxes Management Act 1970) ”.Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI3Sch. 5 para. 126 partly in force; Sch. 5 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 5 para. 126(4) in force at 31.8.2005 by S.I. 2005/2284, art. 2; Sch. 5 para. 126(1)(2)(5) in force for specified purposes at 3.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(g)Prospective127In Schedule 12 (minor and consequential amendments), after paragraph 81 insert—E+W+S+N.I.“Constitutional Reform Act 200582Omit sections 133 to 136 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (judicial removals: Northern Ireland).”
128(1)Schedule 13 (repeals and revocations) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)Omit—(a)the entry relating to the County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (1980/397 (N.I. 3));(b)the entry relating to Article 168 of the Magistrates' Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981.(3)After the entries relating to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 insert—“Constitutional Reform Act 2005Sections 133 to 136.”Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Commencement InformationI4Sch. 5 para. 128 partly in force; Sch. 5 para. 128 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 148; Sch. 5 para. 128(1)(2) in force at 3.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1014, art. 2(a), Sch. 1 para. 12(h)Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/431 (N.I. 9))E+W+S+N.I.129(1)In Schedule 2 to the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvements and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (the Care Tribunal), paragraph (1) (composition of Care Tribunal) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)For sub-paragraph (2)(a) substitute—“(a)a chairman nominated from the chairmen's panel by the Lord Chief Justice after consultation with the First Minister and deputy First Minister; and”.
(3)After sub-paragraph (2) insert—“(2A)The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this paragraph—
(4)In paragraph (3) (tenure of office), omit sub-paragraph (3).ProspectiveIndustrial Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/165)E+W+S+N.I.130(1)Regulation 5 of the Industrial Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (panels of chairmen and members of tribunals) is amended as follows.E+W+S+N.I.(2)In paragraph (1)(a), for “the Department” substitute “ the Lord Chancellor ”.(3)In paragraph (2), for “to the Department” substitute “ to the Lord Chancellor, in the case of a member of the panel of chairmen, or to the Department, in any other case, ”.Previous: PartNext: PartBack to topOptions/HelpPrint OptionsPrint The Whole ActPDF The Whole ActWeb page The Whole ActPrint The Whole SchedulePDF The Whole ScheduleWeb page The Whole SchedulePrint This Part onlyPDF This Part onlyWeb page This Part onlyYou have chosen to open The Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDFThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open the Whole ActThe Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openYou have chosen to open Schedules only The Schedules only you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.Would you like to continue?Continue to openLegislation is available in different versions:Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.Original (As Enacted or Made):The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.See additional information alongside the contentGeographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.Opening OptionsDifferent options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at onceExplanatory Notes