Paragraph 6

(1)

The Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (c. 46) is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 31(1) (Judge Advocate General)—

(a)

for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a)
a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 7-year basis;”, and

(b)

in paragraphs (b) and (c), for “10” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “ 7 ”.

(3)

In section 31(2) (Vice Judge Advocate General and assistants)—

(a)

for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a)
a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis;”, and

(b)

in paragraphs (b) and (c), for “7” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “ 5 ”.