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1 Schedule 3 (Mental Health Review Tribunal for Northern Ireland) is amended as follows. 2 In paragraph 1— a in sub-paragraph (a) after “suitable” insert “ after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice ” ; b In sub-paragraph (b) and (c) omit “after consultation with the Head of the Department”. 3 After paragraph 1 insert— 1A 1 The Lord Chief Justice may nominate any of the following to exercise his functions under sub-paragraph 1(a)— a the holder of one of the offices listed in Schedule 1 to the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002; b a Lord Justice of Appeal (as defined in section 88 of that Act). 2 As part of the selection process for an appointment under paragraph 1(b) or (c) the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission shall consult the Head of the Department.