# The Maximum Number of Judges (No. 2) Order 1993

S.I. 1993/1255 · made 12 May 1993

This Order amends the Supreme Court Act 1981 by increasing the maximum number of puisne judges of the High Court from 85 to 98.

Made under: Senior Courts Act 1981 (Section 4)

## Introductory text

SUPREME COURT OF ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 12th May 1993
Coming into force 13th May 1993
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 12th day of May 1993
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas a draft of the following Order was laid before Parliament, and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament:
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by section 4(4) of the Supreme Court Act 1981, is pleased, by and with the dvice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows

## 1 

This Order may be cited as the Maximum Number of Judges (No.2) Order 1993 and shall come into force on 13th May 1993.

## 2 

Section 4(1)(e) of the Supreme Court Act 1981, prescribing the maximum number of puisne judges of the High Court, shall be amended so as further to increase the maximum number of those judges to 98.

## Signature

N. H. Nicholls
Clerk of the Privy Council

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Supreme Court Act 1981 by increasing the maximum number of puisne judges of the High Court from 85 to 98.

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