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  "text": "Each member of the Tribunal shall retire from office on the expiry of 5 years from the date of his appointment, but in the case—\n(a) of a non-lawyer member, may be re-appointed by the Lord President after consultation with the Secretary of State; and\n(b) of a solicitor member, may be re-appointed by the Lord President on the recommendation of the Council.",
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