# The Maximum Number of Judges (Northern Ireland) Order 2001, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends section 2(1) of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 to increase from seven to nine the maximum number of puisne judges in Her Majesty’s High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/958/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/maximum-number-of-judges-northern-ireland-order-2001/note
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