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Paragraph 99 Justices of the Court of Appeal

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(1)

The President of the Court of Appeal and other Justices of Appeal shall be appointed by the Governor-General by instrument under the Public Seal on the recommendation of the Prime Minister after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.

(2)

The qualifications for appointment as a Justice of Appeal shall be such as may be prescribed by any law for the time being in force;

Provided that—

(i)

a person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Justice of Appeal unless he holds or has held high judicial office; and

(ii)

a person who has been appointed as a Justice of Appeal may continue in office notwithstanding any subsequent variations in the qualifications so prescribed.