In the Promissory Oaths Act 1868 (c. 72) after section 6 insert—
The section inserted by subsection (1) does not apply in the case of acceptance of office before the coming into force of this section.
Section 17: Lord Chancellor's oath
Constitutional Reform Act 2005 · 2005 c. 4View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 2: Arrangements to modify the office of Lord Chancellor
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