Lord Chancellor's oath

1 In the Promissory Oaths Act 1868 (c. 72) after section 6 insert— Lord Chancellor's Oath 6A 1 The oath set out in subsection (2) shall be tendered to and taken by the Lord Chancellor, after and in the same manner as the official oath, as soon as may be after his acceptance of office. 2 The oath is— “I, , do swear that in the office of Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain I will respect the rule of law, defend the independence of the judiciary and discharge my duty to ensure the provision of resources for the efficient and effective support of the courts for which I am responsible. So help me God.”. 2 The section inserted by subsection (1) does not apply in the case of acceptance of office before the coming into force of this section.