Part VIIIndependent Schools
Chapter IIRegistration of independent schools
Independent Schools Tribunals
476Constitution and proceedings of Independent Schools Tribunals
1
Schedule 34 has effect in relation to the constitution of Independent Schools Tribunals and the remuneration of their members.
2
The Lord Chancellor may, with the concurrence of the Lord President of the Council, make rules as to—
a
the practice and procedure to be followed with respect to the constitution of Independent Schools Tribunals;
b
the manner of making appeals to such tribunals; and
c
proceedings before such tribunals and matters incidental to or consequential on such proceedings.
3
The rules may, in particular, make provision—
a
requiring such a tribunal to sit at such places as may be directed in accordance with the rules; and
b
as to appearance before such tribunals by counsel or a solicitor.
4
Part I of the [1996 c. 23.] Arbitration Act 1996 shall not apply to any proceedings before an Independent Schools Tribunal, except so far as any provisions of that Act may be applied, with or without modifications, to such proceedings by the rules.
5
Every order of an Independent Schools Tribunal shall be registered by the Registrar of Independent Schools and shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times.