# The Maximum Number of Judges Order 2015

S.I. 2015/1885 · made 11 November 2015

This Order increases the maximum number of ordinary judges of the Court of Appeal from 38 to 39.

Made under: Senior Courts Act 1981 (Section 2)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/maximum-number-of-judges-order-2015/pdf/uksi_20151885_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/maximum-number-of-judges-order-2015/pdf/uksiem_20151885_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Senior Courts Of England And Wales
Made 11th November 2015
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 11th day of November 2015
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
This Order is made in exercise of the power conferred by section 2(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 (“the 1981 Act”).
In accordance with section 2(4A) of the 1981 Act, the Lord Chancellor has recommended to Her Majesty the making of this Order.
A draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with section 2(5) of the 1981 Act.
Now, therefore, Her Majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to make the following Order:

## 1 Citation and Commencement

This Order may be cited as the Maximum Number of Judges Order 2015 and comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.

## 2 Amendment of the Senior Courts Act 1981

In section 2(1)(b) of the 1981 Act (the Court of Appeal), for “38” substitute “39”.

## Signature

Richard Tilbrook
Clerk of the Privy Council

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order increases the maximum number of ordinary judges of the Court of Appeal from 38 to 39.

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