Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster
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Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster is an office of the Duchy of Lancaster. The vice-chancellor is appointed by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster after consultation with the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain.[1] By convention the vice-chancellor is a High Court Judge (Chancery Division).
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[edit] Role in The Law Courts
The Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster exercises general supervision over the conduct of Chancery division business in the North of England.
[edit] Other Roles
The Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine of Lancaster is an ex-officio member of the court of The University of Lancaster.
