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In section 2 (pensions of resident magistrates), after subsection (6) insert— 7 The Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice before— a satisfying himself as mentioned in subsection (3)(c), or b requiring a person to resume the duties of resident magistrate in accordance with subsection (4). 8 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under subsection (7)— a the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26); b a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act).