SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2The Tribunal

Constitution of the Tribunal

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1

The Tribunal shall consist of not less than three or more than five members each of whom shall be—

a

a person who has a 10 year general qualification within the meaning of section 71 of the [1990 c. 41.] Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;

b

an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least ten years' standing; or

c

a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing.

2

The members of the Tribunal shall be appointed by Her Majesty by Royal Warrant.

3

A member of the Tribunal shall vacate office at the end of the period of five years beginning with the day of his appointment but shall be eligible for re-appointment.

4

A member of the Tribunal may be relieved of office by Her Majesty at his own request.

5

A member of the Tribunal may be removed from office by Her Majesty on an Address presented to Her by both Houses of Parliament.