# Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978, Section 12A: Appointment of judges of the High Court

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Her Majesty may, from time to time, appoint a qualified person as a judge of the High Court by letters patent under the Great Seal of Northern Ireland (but subject to the limit on numbers for the time being imposed by section 2).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1978/23/section/12A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/judicature-northern-ireland-act-1978/section-12A
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