# The Maximum Number of Judges (Scotland) Order 2016, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
Article 2 of this Order amends section 1(1) of the Court of Session Act 1998 so as to increase the number of persons who may be appointed as judges of the Court of Session from 34 to 35. Article 3 of this Order revokes the Maximum Number of Judges (Scotland) Order 2004 which had previously increased the number to 34.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2016/9780111033128/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-maximum-number-of-judges-scotland-order-2016/note
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