# The Family Proceedings Courts (Constitution) Rules 1991, Article 6: Vacancies in membership of panel


If a vacancy occurs in the membership of a panel for a petty sessions area, the justices for that area shall, as soon as practicable, unless they consider that it is not necessary, and subject to rule 5, appoint a justice to fill the vacancy who shall serve on the panel until the end of the period for which the other members were appointed.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1991/1405/article/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-proceedings-courts-constitution-rules-1991/article-6
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