# The Lay Magistrates (Eligibility) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024, Introduction: Introductory text

Extent: N.I.

Justice
Laid before the Assembly in draft
Made 30th April 2024
Coming into operation 1st May 2024
The Department of Justice makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred on it by section 4(7) of the Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (the 2015 Act) read with section 121 of and paragraph 45 of Schedule 1 to the Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022.
In accordance with section 4(7) of the 2015 Act, the Department of Justice has consulted with the Lady Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2024/102/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/lay-magistrates-eligibility-order-northern-ireland-2024/introduction
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