Background Provisions relating to Northern Ireland
228.Sections 102 and 104-106 make provision in respect of Northern Ireland equivalent to sections 64, 86, 88, and 92(2). Section 103 also make changes to the future status of the Official Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland so that the office is no longer included with other judicial type posts (statutory officer posts). Instead it will be made the subject of separate and specific provisions governing such matters as appointment and remuneration. The change will not however affect the existing postholder.