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(3) In paragraph 2(5) (President or Deputy President)—

(a) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 7-year basis,” and

(b) in paragraphs (b), (c) and (d), for “10” substitute “7”.

41 (1) Section 25 of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4) (judges of the Supreme Court) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1), for paragraph (b) and the word “or” immediately preceding it substitute—

“(b) satisfied the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 15-year basis, or

(c) been a qualifying practitioner for a period of at least 15 years.”

(3) In subsection (2), omit paragraph (a).

42 In paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 3 to the Education Act 2005 (c. 18) (Chairman of tribunal hearing appeals under section 27 of that Act), for the words from “have a” to the end substitute “satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis.”

43 (1) Paragraph 2 of Schedule 8 to the Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19) (President and members of Gambling Appeals Tribunal) is amended as follows.

(2) For paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) he satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis,”.

(3) In paragraphs (b) and (c), for “seven” substitute “5”.

44 (1) Schedule 13 to the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41) is amended as follows.

(2) For paragraph 3 (President and Deputy President of Family Health Services Appeal Authority) substitute—

“3 (1) A person is eligible to be appointed as the President only if he satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 7-year basis.

(2) A person is eligible to be appointed as a Deputy President only if he satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis.”

(3) In paragraph 6(2)(a) (other members), for “with a 7 year general qualification (construed as in paragraph 3)” substitute “who satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis”.

(4) In paragraph 9 (composition of panels), for the words from “must” to the end substitute “must satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis.”

Part 2 Amendments relating to enactments already repealed

45 (1) This Part of this Schedule contains amendments of enactments that have already been repealed by provisions of other Acts.

(2) In each case—

(a) the repealing provision is specified in relation to the enactment being amended, and

(b) the amendment has effect only until the repealing provision is fully commenced in relation to the enactment amended.

46 (1) In section 6 of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 (c. 59) (Lords of Appeal in Ordinary)—

(a) for the words from “for not less than fifteen” to the end of paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 15-year basis;”, and

(b) at the beginning of each of paragraphs (b) and (c) insert “for not less than fifteen years,”.

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in sub-paragraph (1), the repealing provision is paragraph 9 of Schedule 17 to the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4).

47 (1) In section 28(2) of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (c. 46) (Judge Advocate of Her Majesty’s Fleet)—

(a) for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 7-year basis;”, and

(b) in paragraphs (b) and (c), for “10” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “7”.

(2) In section 84B(2) of each of the Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18) and the Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19) (judge advocates), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis;”.

(3) In section 103B(5) of each of those Acts (qualified officers in field general courts-martial), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a person who is a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales;”.

(4) In section 53B(2) of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53) (judge advocates), for paragraph (a) substitute—

“(a) a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis;”.

(5) In relation to the enactments referred to in sub-paragraphs (1) to (4), the repealing provision is Schedule 17 to the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52).

48 (1) In section 29(2)(a) of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2) (chairman of Levy Appeal Tribunal)—

(a) for sub-paragraph (i) substitute—

“(i) a person who satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis; or”, and

(b) in sub-paragraph (ii), for “7” substitute “5”.

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in sub-paragraph (1), the repealing provision is section 356(3)(f) of the Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19).

49 (1) In section 17(1)(a) of the Commons Registration Act 1965 (c. 64) (Commons Commissioners), for the words from “persons” to “1990,” substitute “persons who satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis”.

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in sub-paragraph (1), the repealing provision is Part 1 of Schedule 6 to the Commons Act 2006 (c. 26).

50 (1) In section 73(4) of the Road Traffic Act 1991 (c. 40) (parking adjudicator), for the words from “have” to the end substitute “satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis.”

(2) In relation to the enactment referred to in sub-paragraph (1), the repealing provision is Part 1 of Schedule 12 to the Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18).