Paragraph 4 I1

For section 10(1) substitute—

“(1)

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission may appoint fit and proper persons, being persons who are eligible for appointment as district judges (magistrates' courts), to act as deputy district judges (magistrates' courts)—

(a)

during such period or periods as the Commission, with the agreement of the justice department (within the meaning of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002), may direct, and

(b)

subject to such conditions as the Lord Chancellor may impose.”