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SCHEDULE 9 Amendments relating to jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Part 1 Jurisdiction transferred from the House of Lords

British Law Ascertainment Act 1859 (c. 63)

1 In the British Law Ascertainment Act 1859—

(a) in the sidenote to section 4 (Her Majesty in Council or House of Lords on appeal may adopt or reject opinion) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in that section, for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”.

Nautical Assessors (Scotland) Act 1894 (c. 40)

2 In section 6 of the Nautical Assessors (Scotland) Act 1894 (calling in nautical assessors to assist) —

(a) in the sidenote, for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) for “House of Lords” in the first place substitute “Supreme Court”; and

(c) for “Orders made by the House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court Rules”.

Administration of Justice (Appeals) Act 1934 (c. 40)

3 In the Administration of Justice (Appeals) Act 1934, omit section 1 (restrictions on appeal from Court of Appeal).

National Health Service (Amendment) Act 1949 (c. 93)

4 In the National Health Service (Amendment) Act 1949, in section 9 (application of Part 1 to Scotland) in the substituted section 7(9) of the Act, as inserted by subsection (4), for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Miners' Welfare Act 1952 (c. 23)

5 In the Miners' Welfare Act 1952, in section 17 (application to Scotland) in subsection (3) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Army Act 1955 (c. 18)

6 In the Army Act 1955, in section 113C (review of sentences by Courts-Martial Appeal Court)—

(a) in subsection (4)—

(i) for “House of Lords for their opinion” substitute “Supreme Court for its opinion”;

(ii) for “the House shall consider the point and give their opinion” substitute “the Supreme Court shall consider the point and give its opinion”;

(iii) for the words from “deal with it themselves” to the end of the subsection substitute “itself deal with the case.”;

(b) in subsection (5) for “the House of Lords” in each place and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(c) in subsections (6) and (7) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Air Force Act 1955 (c. 19)

7 In the Air Force Act 1955, in section 113C (review of sentences by Courts-Martial Appeal Court)—

(a) in subsection (4)—

(i) for “House of Lords for their opinion” substitute “Supreme Court for its opinion”;

(ii) for “the House shall consider the point and give their opinion” substitute “the Supreme Court shall consider the point and give its opinion”;

(iii) for the words from “deal with it themselves” to the end of the subsection substitute “itself deal with the case.”;

(b) in subsection (5) for “the House of Lords” in each place and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(c) in subsections (6) and (7) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Administration of Justice Act 1956 (c. 46)

8 In the Administration of Justice Act 1956, in Schedule 1 (provisions applicable to Northern Ireland) in paragraph 4A for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Geneva Conventions Act 1957 (c. 52)

9 In the Geneva Conventions Act 1957, in section 4 (appeals by protected persons) in subsection (1A) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53)

10 In the Naval Discipline Act 1957, in section 71AC (review of sentences by Courts-Martial Appeal Court)—

(a) in subsection (4)—

(i) for “House of Lords for their opinion” substitute “Supreme Court for its opinion”;

(ii) for “the House shall consider the point and give their opinion” substitute “the Supreme Court shall consider the point and give its opinion”;

(iii) for the words from “deal with it themselves” to the end of the subsection substitute “itself deal with the case.”;

(b) in subsection (5) for “the House of Lords” in each place and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(c) in subsections (6) and (7) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)

11 In the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958, in section 12(2) (enforcement of decision of disciplinary committee and power to state case: Scotland), in paragraph (a) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960 (c. 62)

12 In the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 1960, in section 32 (application of Part 1 to Scotland) in subsection (2) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Administration of Justice Act 1960 (c. 65)

13 (1) The Administration of Justice Act 1960 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 1 (right of appeal to House of Lords in criminal cases)—

(a) in subsection (1) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(c) omit subsection (3);

(d) in subsections (4) and (5) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 2 (application for leave to appeal)—

(a) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) for “that House or that court” substitute “the Supreme Court or the court below”.

(4) In section 4 (admission of appellant to bail) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(5) In sections 5(5) and 6(3) (power to order detention or admission to bail of defendant, and computation of sentence where bail granted) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(6) In section 9 (procedure) in subsection (3) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(7) In section 13 (appeal in cases of contempt of court)—

(a) in subsection (2)(c) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (4) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 (c. 45)

14 In section 2A of the Backing of Warrants (Republic of Ireland) Act 1965 (statement of case by court) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Commonwealth Secretariat Act 1966 (c. 10)

15 In the Commonwealth Secretariat Act 1966, in section 1 (the Commonwealth Secretariat, its privileges and immunities) in subsection (4)(a) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Criminal Appeal Act 1968 (c. 19)

16 (1) The Criminal Appeal Act 1968 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 30 (restitution of property) in subsection (3) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 33 (right of appeal to House of Lords)—

(a) in the sidenote and subsection (1) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute in each place “the Supreme Court”.

(4) In section 34 (application for leave to appeal)—

(a) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (1) for “decision of the Court” substitute “decision of the Court of Appeal”;

(c) in subsection (2) for “that House or the Court” substitute “the Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal”.

(5) In section 35 (hearing and disposal of appeal)—

(a) omit subsections (1) and (2);

(b) in subsection (3) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(6) In sections 36 and 37 (bail on appeal by defendant, and detention of defendant on appeal by the Crown) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(7) In section 38 (presence of defendant at hearing) for “House of Lords” and “House” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(8) In section 43 (effect of appeal on sentence) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(9) In Schedule 4 (procedural and other modifications for capital cases)—

(a) in the italic heading preceding paragraph 3 for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in paragraphs 3 and 4 for “the House of Lords” and “the House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”.

Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 (c. 20)

17 (1) The Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1968 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 5 (constitution of court for particular sittings) in subsection (3)(b) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In sections 39 and 40 (right of appeal, and application for leave to appeal)—

(a) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(b) for “the Court” in each place substitute “the Appeal Court”.

(4) In section 41 (hearing and disposal of appeal)—

(a) omit subsections (1) and (2);

(b) in subsection (3) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(5) In sections 42 and 43 (bail, and detention of accused) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”, and in section 42 for “the Court” substitute “the Appeal Court”.

(6) In section 44 (presence of accused at hearing)—

(a) for “the House of Lords” in the first place substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(b) for “an order of the House of Lords authorises” substitute “Supreme Court Rules authorise”;

(c) for “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(7) In section 45 (effect of repeal on sentence) in subsection (1) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(8) In section 46 (restitution of property) for “the House of Lords” and “the House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(9) In section 47 (costs) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”, and for “the Court or the House” substitute “the Appeal Court or the Supreme Court”.

(10) In sections 50 and 57 (duties of registrar with respect to appeals etc, and interpretation) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968 (c. 63)

18 In the Domestic and Appellate Proceedings (Restriction of Publicity) Act 1968, in section 4 (provisions relating to Northern Ireland), in subsection (2) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Foreign Compensation Act 1969 (c. 20)

19 In the Foreign Compensation Act 1969 in section 3 (determinations of the Foreign Compensation Commission and appeals against such determinations) for subsection (8) substitute—

“(8) No appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court from a decision of the Court of Appeal on an appeal under this section.”

Administration of Justice Act 1969 (c. 58)

20 (1) The Administration of Justice Act 1969 is amended as follows.

(2) Part 2 is renamed “Appeal from High Court to Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 12 (grant of certificate by trial judge) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(4) In section 13 (leave to appeal to House of Lords)—

(a) in the sidenote and subsection (1) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(b) In subsection (2) for “House of Lords” and “House” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”;

(c) omit subsection (4).

(5) Omit section 14 (appeal where leave granted).

(6) In section 15 (cases excluded from s 12) in subsection (2)(b) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9)

21 (1) The Taxes Management Act 1970 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 56 (statement of case for the opinion of the High Court)—

(a) in subsection (8) for “House of Lords” in the first place substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) for subsection (8)(a) substitute—

“(a) an appeal to the Supreme Court under this subsection lies only with the permission of the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, and”;

(c) in subsection (8)(b) and in subsection (10) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 56A (appeals from the Special Commissioners)—

(a) in subsections (5) and (6) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) for subsection (7) substitute—

“(7) An appeal to the Supreme Court under subsection (6) lies only with the permission of the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court.”;

(c) in subsection (10) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(4) In section 58 (proceedings in tax cases in Northern Ireland) in subsection (2C) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Administration of Justice Act 1970 (c. 31)

22 In the Administration of Justice Act 1970, in Schedule 9 (enforcement of orders for costs, compensation, etc) in paragraphs 6(c) and 16A for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Criminal Justice Act 1972 (c. 71)

23 In the Criminal Justice Act 1972, in section 36 (reference to Court of Appeal of point of law following acquittal on indictment)—

(a) in subsection (3) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”, and for “court that” substitute “Court of Appeal that”;

(b) in subsection (4)—

(i) for “the House of Lords” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(ii) for the words from “the House shall consider the point” to the end of the subsection, substitute “the Supreme Court shall consider the point and give its opinion on it accordingly.”;

(c) in subsection (5) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”, and for “the court or the House” substitute “the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court”.

Prosecution of Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (S.I. 1972/538 (N.I. 1))

24 In the Prosecution of Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 1972, in Article 5 (functions of the Director), in paragraph (1)(f) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Administration of Justice Act 1973 (c. 15)

25 In the Administration of Justice Act 1973, in section 18 (payment of interpreters in criminal cases) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”, and for “the court” substitute “the High Court”.

Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975 (c. 47)

26 In the Litigants in Person (Costs and Expenses) Act 1975, in section 1 (costs or expenses recoverable) in subsection (1)(a) and in subsection (2)(a) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Industry Act 1975 (c. 68)

27 In the Industry Act 1975, in Schedule 3 (arbitration) in paragraph 23(2) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)

28 In the Race Relations Act 1976, in section 57A (claims under section 19B in immigration cases) in subsection (5) at the definition of “immigration appellate body” for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (c. 3)

29 In the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977, in Schedule 7 (procedure etc of arbitration tribunal) in paragraph 9(2) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 (c. 23)

30 (1) The Judicature (Northern Ireland) Act 1978 is amended as follows.

(2) Part 3 is renamed “The Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 35 (appeals to Court of Appeal from High Court) in subsection (5) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(4) In section 41 (appeals to the House of Lords in other criminal matters)—

(a) in the sidenote and in subsection (1) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords” in each place and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(c) omit subsection (3);

(d) in subsections (4) and (6) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(5) In section 42 (appeals to the House of Lords in civil cases)—

(a) in the sidenote and in subsections (1) and (2) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) omit subsections (3), (4) and (5).

(6) In section 43 (appeals to House of Lords from High Court) and in the sidenote for that section, for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(7) In section 44 (appeal in cases of contempt of court)—

(a) in subsection (2)(b) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (4) for “the House of Lords” and for “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(8) In Schedule 1 (appeals to House of Lords in certain criminal matters)—

(a) in the title to the Schedule, for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in paragraphs 1 and 3 to 5 for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”, and in paragraph 1(2) for “that court” substitute “the court below”;

(c) in paragraph 6—

(i) for “an order of the House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court Rules”;

(ii) for “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

31 In the Estate Agents Act 1979, in section 7 (appeals) in subsection (6) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 46)

32 (1) The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 20(2)(a) (duty of Council of Law Society of Scotland to supply lists of solicitors holding practising certificates), for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—

“(ii) the Supreme Court;”.

(3) In section 25A (rights of audience)—

(a) in the sidenote and in each of subsections (1)(a) and (4), for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”; and

(b) in subsection (4) omit the words “and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council” where they last occur.

Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980 (c. 47)

33 (1) The Criminal Appeal (Northern Ireland) Act 1980 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 31 (right of appeal to House of Lords)—

(a) in subsection (1) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 32 (application for leave to appeal) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(4) In section 33 (hearing and disposal of appeal)—

(a) omit subsections (1) and (2);

(b) in subsection (3) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(5) In section 34 (further reference to House of Lords)—

(a) in the sidenote, for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (1) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(c) in subsection (2)—

(i) for “the House of Lords” and “the House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(ii) for “the House's” substitute “the Supreme Court's”;

(d) in subsection (3)—

(i) for “the House of Lords” in the first place and “the House” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(ii) for the words from “by such officer” to “House of Lords” substitute “under Supreme Court Rules”.

(6) In section 36 (detention of defendant pending appeal by Crown) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(7) In section 37 (legal aid), in subsection (3) for the words from “by the House of Lords” to “order of that House” substitute “under Supreme Court Rules”.

(8) In section 38 (presence of defendant at hearing)—

(a) for “an order of the House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court Rules”;

(b) for “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(9) In section 39 (computation of sentence) in subsection (2) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(10) In section 40 (restitution of property) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(11) In section 41 (costs) for “the House of Lords” and “the House” in each place substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(12) In section 42 (taxation of costs)—

(a) in subsection (2)—

(i) for “the House of Lords” in the first place substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(ii) for the words from “by such officer” to “House of Lords” substitute “under Supreme Court Rules”;

(b) in subsection (3) for “the House of Lords” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

(13) In Schedule 3 (procedural and other modifications for capital cases) in paragraph 3 and in the italic heading preceding that paragraph for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55)

34 In Schedule 1 to the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980, in Group A of Part 1, for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) Justices of the Supreme Court or the President or Deputy President of that Court;”.

Contempt of Court Act 1981 (c. 49)

35 (1) The Contempt of Court Act 1981 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 16 (enforcement of fines imposed by certain superior courts) in subsection (4) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 19 (interpretation) in the definition of “Scottish proceedings” for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”, and in the definition of “superior court” after “means”, insert “the Supreme Court”, and omit the words from “and includes” to the end.

Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54)

36 (1) The Supreme Court Act 1981 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 9 (assistance for transaction of judicial business) in subsection (6A) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In section 16 (appeals from High Court) in subsection (1) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(4) In section 28A (proceedings on case stated) in subsection (4) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(5) In sections 54(5) and 55(4)(b) (court of civil and court of criminal division) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(6) In section 58 (calling into question of incidental decisions), in subsection (2) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (c. 69)

37 In the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, in section 31 (restoration) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords”, “that House” and “the House” in each case substitute “the Supreme Court”.

Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/228 (N.I. 8))

38 In the Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, in paragraph 1(a) of Part I of Schedule 1 (proceedings for which legal aid may be given) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27)

39 In the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, in section 6 (appeals under the Lugano Convention)—

(a) in subsection (1)(a) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (2) for “the House of Lords” and “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”.

Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 36)

40 In section 66A(4) of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 (appeal to Court of Session against certain decisions of sheriff), for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23)

41 (1) The Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 3 (functions of the Director), in subsection (2)(f)(ii) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In sections 16(5), 17(1)(b), and 18(2)(b) (payment of prosecution costs, defendant’s costs orders, and award of costs on dismissal of appeal or application) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(4) In section 20 (regulations) at subsection (8)(b) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Transport Act 1985 (c. 67)

42 (1) The Transport Act 1985 is amended as follows.

(2) In section 9 (appeals against traffic regulation conditions) in subsection (9) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.

(3) In Schedule 4 (consultation, powers and proceedings of the Transport Tribunal), in paragraph 14(7) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”, and for “that Court” substitute “the Court of Appeal or Court of Session (as the case may be)”.

Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73)

43 In section 22(1) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (re-employment of retired judges)—

(a) after paragraph (a) insert—

“(aa) has held office as a Justice of the Supreme Court or as President or Deputy President of that Court and who, at the time of being appointed to the office in question, was eligible for appointment as a judge in the Court of Session;”; and

(b) omit the words “, in either case,”.

Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)

44 In the Insolvency Act 1986, in section 277(3)(b) (petition based on criminal bankruptcy order)—

(a) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) for the words from “section 40(5)” to the end of the section substitute “subsection (4).

(4) For the purposes of subsection (3)(b) an appeal to the Supreme Court shall be treated as pending until any application for leave to appeal is disposed of and, if leave to appeal is granted, until the appeal is disposed of; and for the purposes of this subsection an application for leave to appeal shall be treated as disposed of at the expiration of the time within which it may be made, if it is not made within that time.”

Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47)

45 In the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986, in Part 1 of Schedule 2 (courts in which civil legal aid is available), for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”.

Criminal Justice Act 1987 (c. 38)

46 In the Criminal Justice Act 1987, in section 11 (restrictions on reporting)—

(a) in subsection (5)(c) for “House of Lords” substitute “Supreme Court”;

(b) in subsection (6)—

(i) for “The House of Lords” substitute “The Supreme Court”;

(ii) for “that House” substitute “the Supreme Court”;

(c) in subsections (7) and (8) for “House of Lords” in each place substitute “Supreme Court”.