SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2The Tribunal

Constitution of the Tribunal

1(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.