SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Judges and other members of the Upper Tribunal

Appointed and transferred-in judges and other members: removal from office

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1

This paragraph applies to any power by which—

a

a person appointed under paragraph 1(1) or 2(1),

b

a transferred-in judge of the Upper Tribunal,

F1ba

a person who is a deputy judge of the Upper Tribunal (whether by appointment under paragraph 7(1) or as a result of provision under section 31(2)),or

c

a transferred-in other member of the Upper Tribunal,

may be removed from office.

2

If the person exercises functions wholly or mainly in Scotland, the power may be exercised only with the concurrence of the Lord President of the Court of Session.

3

If the person exercises functions wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland, the power may be exercised only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.

4

If neither of sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) applies, the power may be exercised only with the concurrence of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.