Paragraph 47 I1

Amend Schedule 2 as follows.

In paragraph 1(2) for “First Minister and deputy First Minister acting jointly” substitute “ Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission ”.

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After paragraph 3(1) insert—

“(1A)

The terms mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) are to be determined by the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission with the agreement of the justice department (within the meaning of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002).”

In paragraph 3(2) for “Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister” substitute “ Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission ”.

For paragraph 5 substitute—

“5

The justice department (within the meaning of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002) may pay to the members of the Tribunal such remuneration and other allowances as that department may determine.”

Omit paragraph 11 and the heading immediately before it.