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12 Vacation of office

A person ceases to hold office as a magistrate if—
S. 12 amended by No. 16/2005 s. 8(3)(a).
(a)he or she attains the age of 70 years; or
S. 12(a) amended by Nos 9/1995 s. 10(1)(d), 16/2005 s. 8(3)(b).
(b)he or she is removed from office by the Governor in Council in accordance with Part IIIAA of the Constitution Act 1975; or
S. 12(b) substituted by No. 16/2005 s. 8(3)(c).
(c)his or her office is abolished by or under an Act.
S. 12(c) inserted by No. 16/2005 s. 8(3)(c).