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Article 1Citation and commencement#
This Order may be cited as the Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2006 and shall come into force on 3rd April 2006.
Article 2Transfer and modification of functions#
Schedule 1 has effect with respect to the transfer, modification and abolition of functions of the Lord Chancellor.
Article 3Supplementary provisions#
Schedule 2 has effect with respect to making provisions supplementary to those under the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.
Schedule 1 · Transfer, modification and abolition of functions of the Lord Chancellor
(1)The Pensions Appeal Tribunals (England and Wales) Regulations 1926 are amended as follows.
(2)In regulation 39, after “Lord Chancellor” insert “, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,”.
(3)In regulation 40, after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consulting the Lord Chief Justice”.
(4)After regulation 40 insert—“40A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under regulation 39 or 40.”
(5)
(1)Article 1 of the Treaty of Peace (Bulgaria) Order 1948 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (5)(d), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice (with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor)”.
(3)After paragraph (10) insert—“11 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (5) of this Article.”
(6)
(1)Article 1 of the Treaty of Peace (Hungary) Order 1948 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (5)(d), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice (with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor)”.
(3)After paragraph (10) insert—“11 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (5) of this Article.”
(7)
(1)Article 1 of the Treaty of Peace (Italy) Order 1948 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (5)(d), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice (with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor)”.
(3)After paragraph (10) insert—“11 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (5) of this Article.”
(8)
(1)Article 1 of the Treaty of Peace (Roumania) Order 1948 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (5)(d), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice (with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor)”.
(3)After paragraph (10) insert—“11 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (5) of this Article.”
(9)The Town and Country Planning (Transfer of Property and Officers and Compensation to Officers) Regulations 1948 are amended as follows.
(10)In the definition of “tribunal” in regulation 14, after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(11)After regulation 14 insert—“14A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in regulation 14.”
(12)The National Assistance (Compensation) Regulations 1948 are amended as follows.
(13)In the definition of “tribunal” in regulation 2, after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(14)After regulation 2 insert—“2A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in regulation 2.”
(15)
(1)Rule 1 of the National Insurance and Civil Service (Superannuation) Rules 1948 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (2), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“2A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (2).”
(16)
(1)Regulation 1 of the Transferred Undertakings (Pensions of Employees) (No. 2) Regulations 1952 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (3), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“3A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (3).”
(17)
(1)Regulation 1 of the British Transport Commission (Pensions of Employees) Regulations 1953 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (3), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“3A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (3).”
(18)
(1)Paragraph 5 of the Schedule to the Railway Clearing House Scheme Order 1954 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In sub-paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that sub-paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in sub-paragraph (1).”
(19)The Justices of the Peace Act 1949 (Compensation) Regulations 1954 are amended as follows.
(20)In the definition of “tribunal” in regulation 2 after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(21)After regulation 2 insert—“2A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in regulation 2.”
(22)
(1)Rule 1 of the Juvenile Courts (Constitution) Rules 1954 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (5)(b), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“6 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (5)(b).”
(23)
(1)Article 1 of the British Transport Reorganisation (Pensions of Employees) (No. 4) Order 1962 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (4), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“4A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (4).”
(24)
(1)Regulation 2 of the Local Government (Compensation) Regulations 1963 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(25)
(1)Regulation 2 of the Water Officers (Compensation) Regulations 1964 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(26)
(1)Regulation 2 of the London Government (Compensation) Regulations 1964 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(27)The London Authorities (Staff) Order 1965 is amended as follows.
(28)
(1)Article 12 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (1).”
(29)
(1)Article 13 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (1).”
(30)
(1)Article 18 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)After “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)At the end of that article add—“The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this article.”
(31)
(1)Regulation 2 of the Justices of the Peace Act 1949 (Compensation) Regulations 1965 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1AA The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(32)
(1)Regulation 2 of the Clerks of the Peace and Justices' Clerks (Compensation) Regulations 1965 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1AA The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(33)
(1)Regulation 2 of the Coroners (Compensation) Regulations 1965 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(34)
(1)Regulation 2 of the Probation (Compensation) Regulations 1965 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1AA The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(35)The London Government (Probation Staff and Property) Order 1965 is amended as follows.
(36)
(1)Article 3 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (6), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“6A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in paragraph (6).”
(37)
(1)Article 4 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in paragraph (1).”
(38)The London Courts (Transfer of Staff) Order 1965 is amended as follows.
(39)
(1)Article 3 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (6), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“6A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in paragraph (6).”
(40)
(1)Article 4 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in paragraph (1).”
(41)
(1)Regulation 2 of the River Authorities (Compensation) Regulations 1965 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (1).”
(42)
(1)Article 1 of the British Transport (Pensions of Employees) (No. 2) Order 1968 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (3), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“3A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “tribunal” in paragraph (3).”
(43)The Pensions Appeal Tribunals (England and Wales) Rules 1980 are amended as follows.
(44)In rules 5A and 38, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(45)After rule 38 insert—“38A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in rules 5A and 38.”
(46)
(1)Article 4 of the District Probate Registries Order 1982 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)That article becomes paragraph (1) of article 4.
(3)In that paragraph, for “may be specified by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “the Lord Chancellor, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, may specify”.
(4)After that paragraph insert—“2 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in rules 5A and 38.”
(47)
(1)Rule 8 of the Mental Health Review Tribunal Rules 1983 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (3), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“4 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in paragraph (3).”
(48)
(1)Rule 17 of the Merchant Shipping (Formal Investigations) Rules 1985 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)That rule becomes paragraph (1) of rule 17.
(3)After paragraph (1)(c) insert—“;d the Lord Chancellor may appoint an assessor under rule 4(1) only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland”
(4)After paragraph (1) insert—“2 The Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under this rule—a the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002;b a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).”
(49)
(1)Regulation 9 of the Crown Prosecution Service (Transfer of Staff) Regulations 1985 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in paragraph (1).”
(50)The Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution) Rules 1991 are amended as follows.
(51)
(1)Rule 5 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (3), for “Lord Chancellor” in both places substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After paragraph (3) insert—“3A Before exercising any of his functions referred to in paragraph (3) the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor.”
(4)For paragraph (4) substitute—“4 The Lord Chief Justice may, after consulting the Lord Chancellor, remove from a panel any justice who, in the Lord Chief Justice’s opinion, is unsuitable to serve on a family proceedings court.5 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this rule.”
(52)
(1)Rule 7 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (6), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor,”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“7 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (6).”
(53)
(1)Regulation 12 of the Antarctic Regulations 1995 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (2), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “and the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“2A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (2).”
(54)
(1)Rule 2 of the Lands Tribunal Rules 1996 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In the definition of “the registrar” in paragraph (1), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice,”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“1A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions referred to in the definition of “the registrar” in paragraph (1).”
(55)
(1)Article 29 of the Standing Civilian Courts Order 1997 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1), for “Lord Chancellor or a person authorised by him in that behalf” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After paragraph (2) insert—“3 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (1).”
(56)In rule 55B(1) of the Prison Rules 1999, for the words from “a Senior District Judge” to “under this rule” substitute “the Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate)”.
(57)
(1)Regulation 7 of the Health Service Medicines (Price Control Appeals) Regulations 2000 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)After paragraph (3) insert—“3A The Lord Chancellor may remove a person from office under paragraph (3)(b) only with the concurrence of the appropriate senior judge.3B The appropriate senior judge is the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, unless—a the person to be removed from office exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, in which case it is the Lord President of the Court of Session, orb the person to be removed from office exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, in which case it is the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.”
(58)
(1)Article 2 of the Administration of Oaths (Summary Appeal Court) (Army) Order 2000 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (2), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“2A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (2).”
(59)
(1)Article 2 of the Administration of Oaths (Summary Appeal Court) (Air Force) Order 2000 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (2), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After that paragraph insert—“2A The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (2).”
(60)In rule 60B(1) of the Young Offender Institution Rules 2000, for the words from “a Senior District Judge” to “under this rule” substitute “the Senior District Judge (Chief Magistrate)”.
(61)In the definition of “judge” in rule 2(1) of the Court of Protection Rules 2001, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(62)In the definition of “judge” in rule 3(1) of the Court of Protection (Enduring Powers of Attorney) Rules 2001, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(63)
(1)Rule 10.2 of the Railway Administration Order Rules 2001 is amended in accordance with this paragraph
(2)In paragraph (2), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “after consulting the Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After paragraph (3) insert—“4 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (2).”
(64)
(1)Regulation 2 of the Land Registration (Acting Adjudicator) Regulations 2003 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice, after consulting the Lord Chancellor”.
(3)In paragraph (3)(c), after “Lord Chancellor” insert “, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice,”.
(4)After paragraph (3) insert—“4 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this regulation.”
(65)The Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution) (Greater London) Rules 2003 are amended as follows.
(66)
(1)Rule 4 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)Paragraph (2) becomes paragraph (1).
(3)In paragraph (1), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(4)After paragraph (1) insert—“2 Before nominating a justice under paragraph (1) the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor.”
(5)For paragraph (4) substitute—“4 Subject to paragraph (6), the number of justices who are nominated under paragraph (1) shall be such as the Lord Chancellor determines to be sufficient for family proceedings courts in Greater London.5 The Lord Chancellor must advise the Lord Chief Justice of his determination under paragraph (4).6 The Lord Chief Justice may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, at any time nominate one or more additional justices to the panel.7 A justice nominated under paragraph (6) shall serve on the panel for a term commencing on a date determined by the Lord Chancellor, and ending at the end of the period for which the other members of the panel were nominated.8 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this rule.”
(67)
(1)Rule 5 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (1)(d), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)For paragraph (3) substitute—“3 If the Lord Chief Justice considers that a member of the panel is unsuitable to serve in that capacity he may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chancellor, remove him from the panel.4 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (3).”
(68)For rule 6 substitute—“6 1 If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the panel, the Lord Chief Justice may nominate a justice to fill the vacancy.2 Before nominating a justice under paragraph (1) the Lord Chief Justice must consult the Lord Chancellor.3 A justice nominated under paragraph (1) shall serve on the panel for a term commencing on a date determined by the Lord Chancellor, and ending at the end of the period for which the other members of the panel were nominated.4 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this rule.”
(69)
(1)Rule 8 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (2), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After paragraph (5) insert—“6 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (2).”
(70)The Sentencing Guidelines Council (Supplementary Provisions) Order 2004 is amended as follows.
(71)
(1)Article 2 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (2)(a), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(3)After paragraph (3) insert—“4 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under paragraph (2)(a).”
(72)
(1)Article 3 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)That article becomes paragraph (1) of article 3.
(3)In paragraph (1), for “appropriate Minister may remove a judicial member or” substitute “Secretary of State may remove a”.
(4)After paragraph (1) insert—“2 The Lord Chancellor may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, remove a judicial member from the Council if he is satisfied that that member is—a incapable of continuing to be a member of the Council; orb has behaved in such a way that he is unfit to be a member of the Council.”
(73)The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 are amended as follows.
(74)
(1)Regulation 2 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)That regulation becomes paragraph (1) of regulation 2.
(3)In the definition of “President” in paragraph (1), for “appointed or nominated by the Lord Chancellor” substitute “appointed by the Lord Chancellor or nominated by the Lord Chief Justice”.
(4)After paragraph (1) insert—“2 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this regulation.”
(75)
(1)Regulation 4 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph (6), after “appointing office holder” insert “where that is the Lord President, or, where the appointing office holder is the Lord Chancellor, by the Lord Chief Justice after consulting the Lord Chancellor”.
(3)After paragraph (6) insert—“7 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this regulation.”
(76)
(1)Schedule 4 of the European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) (First General System) Regulations 2005 is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In paragraph 1, in the second column of the table, for “The Lord Chancellor” substitute “The Chancellor of the High Court”.
(3)After paragraph 1 insert—“1A The Chancellor of the High Court may nominate another judge of that court to exercise his functions under paragraph 1.”
(77)The Justices of the Peace (Training and Appraisal) Rules 2005 are amended as follows.
(78)In rule 12, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(79)In rule 16(3)(b), for “if the Lord Chancellor does so” substitute “if, after consulting the Lord Chief Justice, the Lord Chancellor agrees to the application”.
(80)In rule 21(3) and (4), for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(81)After rule 21 insert—“22 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under these Rules.”
Schedule 2 · Supplementary provisions
(1)In the definition of “shorthand writer” in rule 2(1) of the Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Rules 1968, for “Lord Chief Justice” substitute “Lord Chancellor under rule 25”.
(2)Omit Article 11(d) of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Posthumous Appeals) Order 1980.
(3)In Schedule 1 to the Judicial Pensions (Requisite Benefits) Order 1988, omit “, other than the Lord Chancellor,”.
(4)In Schedule 2 to the Housing (Preservation of Right to Buy) Regulations 1993 (which sets out a modified version of Part V of the Housing Act 1985 as it applies by virtue of those Regulations), omit the text of section 181(4) and (5) of the Housing Act 1985.
(5)The Insolvent Partnerships Order 1994 is amended as follows.
(6)
(1)The modified text of section 117 of the Insolvency Act 1986 as set out in each of—
(a)paragraph 6 of Schedule 3; and
(b)paragraph 1 of Schedule 5,
is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In subsection (5), for “may by order” substitute “may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, by order”.
(3)After subsection (7) insert—“8 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”
(7)
(1)The modified text of section 117 of the Insolvency Act 1986 as set out in each of—
(a)paragraph 5 of Schedule 4; and
(b)paragraph 1 of Schedule 6,
is amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2)In subsection (7), for “may by order” substitute “may, with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice, by order”.
(3)After subsection (9) insert—“10 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate a judicial office holder (as defined in section 109(4) of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005) to exercise his functions under this section.”
(8)In article 2(1)(iii) of the Supreme Court (Non-Contentious Probate) Fees Order (Northern Ireland) 1996, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(9)In Schedule 2 to the Housing (Right to Acquire) Regulations 1997 (which sets out a modified version of Part V of the Housing Act 1985 as it applies by virtue of those Regulations), omit the text of section 181(4) and (5) of the Housing Act 1985.
(10)In regulation 2(1) of the Local Probation Boards (Appointments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2001, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
(11)In article 8(3) of the Courts Act 2003 (Transitional Provisions, Savings and Consequential Provisions) Order 2005, for “Lord Chancellor” substitute “Lord Chief Justice”.
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