Paragraph 152 I1

Amend the Juries (Northern Ireland) Order 1996^f1 as follows.

In Article 2(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “Juries Officer”, for “the Lord Chancellor” substitute “that Department”.

In Article 27(2) (juror’s oath) for the words from “annulment” to “accordingly” substitute “negative resolution”.

In Article 30(2) (regulations) for the words from “annulment” to “accordingly” substitute “negative resolution”.

In Schedule 2 (persons ineligible for jury service) after the entry for “Officers of the Northern Ireland Office or of the Lord Chancellor’s Department” insert the following entry—

“Officers of the Department of Justice”.