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be used. Although not required by statute to do so,
the
Court’s
complaint
effects
first
leadership
procedure.
of
the
team
Complaints
Court’s
introduced
relating
judicial
a
to
the
decisions
are
inadmissible, but any disclosing grounds for further
consideration are referred to the President, who can
decide to take no action or to resolve the complaint
informally.
If
formal
disciplinary
action
is
considered, the President must consult with the Lord
Chancellor.
Formal
action
involves
a
tribunal
consisting of the Lord Chief Justice, the Lord Chief
Justice of Northern Ireland and the Lord President
(head
of
the
Scottish
judiciary),
plus
two
independent members nominated by the Lord Chancellor.
After
the
tribunal
delivers
its
report,
the
Lord
Chancellor must decide whether to remove the Justice
by laying the necessary resolution before both Houses
of Parliament.(Ibid P.201-202)
This change has been made to announce the Judges
independence.
In
respect
of
Scotland
and
Northern
Ireland, the Judges enjoy much greater autonomy over
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