Paragraph 2 I1

(1)

In this Act, “the judiciary” means holders of an office specified in an order made by—

(a)

the Secretary of State, in relation to an office with a jurisdiction exercised exclusively in relation to Scotland, or

(b)

the Lord Chancellor, in any other case.

F1(2)

An order under sub-paragraph (1) that specifies a devolved office in or as regards Scotland or Northern Ireland may only be made at the request of the relevant national authority.

(3)

In sub-paragraph (2), “relevant national authority” means—

(a)

in relation to a devolved office within paragraph (a) of the definition of “devolved office” in section 37, the Department of Justice in Northern Ireland;

(b)

in relation to a devolved office within paragraph (b) of the definition of “devolved office” in section 37, the Scottish Ministers.

(4)

An order under sub-paragraph (1) is subject to the negative procedure.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 1 para. 2(2)-(4) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(3) (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.4.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), ss. 97(3), 131(1)(2)(f)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 28.2.2014 by S.I. 2014/433, art. 2(a)