In section 70(2)(a) of the Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 the words "and is in practice as such" (which disqualify non-practising barristers and solicitors for appointment as statutory officers under section 70(2) of that Act) shall be omitted.
In section 103(3) of that Act (appointment and removal from office of justices of the peace) for the words from "on behalf" to "Chancellor" there shall be substituted the words ."by the Lord Chancellor by instrument on behalf and in the name of Her Majesty"