Section 6: District judges.

County Courts Act 1984 · 1984 c. 28View on legislation.gov.uk

Part I: Constitution and Administration

Her Majesty may, on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, appoint district judges.

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A reference in any enactment or other instrument to the district judge for a district or of a county court is—

if the context permits, a reference to the county court, and
otherwise is a reference to a judge of the county court.

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A district judge is to be paid such salary and such allowances as may be determined by the Lord Chancellor with the concurrence of the Treasury.

A salary payable under this section may be increased but not reduced by a determination or further determination under this section.

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