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1 The Lord Chief Justice, or his nominee, may make or give designated directions only with the agreement of the Lord Chancellor. 2 Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to designated directions to the extent that they consist of guidance about any of the following— a the application or interpretation of the law; b the making of judicial decisions. 3 Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to designated directions to the extent that they consist of criteria for determining which judges may be allocated to hear particular categories of case; but the directions may, to that extent, be made or given only after consulting the Lord Chancellor. 4 If sub-paragraph (1) applies but the Lord Chancellor does not agree designated directions made or given by the Lord Chief Justice, or by his nominee, the Lord Chancellor must give that person written reasons why he does not agree the directions.