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Section 71(2).
1U.K.In section 6 of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 (appointment of Lords of Appeal in Ordinary) for the words “a practising barrister in England or Ireland, or a practising advocate in Scotland" there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a Supreme Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate in Scotland, or a solicitor entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary; or
(c)a practising member of the Bar of Northern Ireland.”
2(1)In paragraph 2 of the Schedule to the War Pensions (Administrative Provisions) Act 1919 (members of tribunal) in sub-paragraph (i) the words from “being a barrister" to “standing” shall be omitted.U.K.
(2)After that paragraph there shall be inserted—
“2AFor the purposes of paragraph 2(i) the legal representative shall be—
(a)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing.”
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Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 10 para. 3 repealed (13.10.2003) by 2002 c. 9, ss. 135, 136(2), Sch. 13 (with s. 129, Sch. 12 para. 1); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 10 para. 4 repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
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Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 10 para. 5 repealed (9.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, s. 85, Sch. 9 Pt. IV (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2000/2994, art. 2(6)
6(1)In F4. . . Schedule 9 to the Agriculture Act 1947 F4. . . E+W
(2)In paragraph 14 of that Schedule (deputies) for the words from “barristers" to the end there shall be substituted the words “ persons eligible for appointment under paragraph 13(1)." ”
Textual Amendments
F4Words in Sch. 10 para. 6(1) repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
7In section 2(2) of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 (President and members of Lands Tribunal)—
(a)after the words “person who" there shall be inserted “ (a)" ”;
(b)for the words “or a barrister-at-law of at least seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted
“(b)has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(c)is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing,”; and
(c)for the words “barristers-at-law or solicitors of the like standing" there shall be substituted “ persons falling within paragraph (b) or (c) or solicitors of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing" ”.
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[F5In section 9(3)(a) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (president of appeal tribunal) for the words “barrister of not less than seven years’ standing or a solicitor of not less than seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990," ”.]
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 10 para. 8 repealed (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 for further specified purposes) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 406, 408, 411, Sch. 19(1) (with Sch. 18, Sch. 19 Note 1); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I 2003/3142, {art. 3(2)} (with art. 11)
9E+W+SIn section 7(6) of the National Health Service (Amendment) Act 1949 (member of arbitration committee) for the words “a practising barrister, advocate or solicitor" there shall be substituted “ a person who has a 7 year general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990) or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland" ”.
10U.K.In section 28(2) of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (appointment of Judge Advocate of the Fleet) for the words “unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted “unless he is—
(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 10 years; or
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years’ standing.”
11(1)In section 31(1) of that Act (appointment of Judge Advocate General) for the words “unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted “unless he is— U.K.
(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 10 years;
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years’ standing;
(d)the Vice Judge Advocate General; or
(e)an Assistant Judge Advocate General.”
(2)In subsection (2) of that section (Vice or Assistant Judge Advocate General) for the words “unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted “unless he is—
(a)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 7 years;
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(d)a Deputy Judge Advocate General.”
(3)In subsection (3) of that section (Deputy Judge Advocate General) for the words “unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted “unless he is—
(a)a person who has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate in Scotland of at least 5 years’ standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 5 years; or
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 5 years’ standing.”
12U.K.In section 9(1) of the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (constitution of disciplinary committee) for the words “who is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “who—
(a)has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(c)is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing,
and is approved by the Minister. ”
13N.I.In section 103 of the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (qualifications for appointment as county court judge in Northern Ireland) after paragraph (a) of subsection (1) there shall be inserted—
“(aa) he is a solicitor who has practised for not less than ten years as a solicitor in Northern Ireland; or".
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Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 10 para. 14 repealed (1.8.1993) by 1993 c. 10, ss. 98(2), 99, Sch.7.
15U.K.In paragraph 4(1) of the Second Schedule to the Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act 1960 (assessor to disciplinary committee) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 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.”
16E+W+SIn section 29(2)(a) of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (chairman of levy appeal tribunal) for the words “a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(i)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(ii)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing,”.
17EIn section 2(2) of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 (judge of consistory court) for the words “barrister at law of at least seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990," ”.
18(1)In section 3(3) of that Measure (Dean of the Arches and Auditor) for the words “barrister at law of at least ten years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ person who has a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990," ”.E
(2)In section 42(3) of that Measure (deputy appointed by Dean of the Arches to sit on inquiry into complaint against bishop by committee of convocation) for the words “barrister at law of at least ten years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ person who has a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;" ”.
19EIn section 33(4) of that Measure (barrister to assist episcopal committee in inquiry into complaint) for the words “barrister at law of not less than ten years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990," ”.
20EIn paragraph 1(1) of the Second Schedule to that Measure (members of panel of examiners) for the words “who shall be either barristers at law or solicitors" there shall be substituted “ having a 7 year general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990) and" ”.
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Textual Amendments
F7Sch. 10 para. 21 repealed (8.5.1998) by 1997 c. 66, s. 52, Sch. 4; S.I. 1998/1028, art. 2
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Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 10 para. 22 repealed (1.4.1999) by 1996 c. 16, s. 103, Sch. 9 Pt. II; S.I. 1999/533, art. 2
23E+W+SIn paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 2 to the Hairdressers (Registration) Act 1964 (assessor to disciplinary committee) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing.”
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Textual Amendments
F9Sch. 10 para. 24 repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
25U.K.In section 1(2) of the Law Commissions Act 1965 (Law Commissioners) for the words “barrister or solicitor" there shall be substituted “ person having a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)" ”.
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Textual Amendments
F10Sch. 10 para. 26 repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
Textual Amendments
F11Words in cross-heading to Sch. 9 para. 27 substituted (1.8.1998) by 1998 c. 8, s. 1(2)(a) (with s. 16(2)); S.I. 1998/1658, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
Textual Amendments
F12Words in cross-heading to Sch. 9 para. 27 substituted (1.8.1998) by 1998 c. 8, s. 1(2)(a) (with s. 16(2)); S.I. 1998/1658, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
27(1)In regulation 3(1) of the [F13Employment Tribunal] (England and Wales) Regulations 1965 (President of [F13Employment Tribunal]) for the words “barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." ”E+W
(2)In regulation 5(2) of those regulations (chairman of tribunal) for the words “being barristers or solicitors of not less than seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ who have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990," ”.
(3)The amendments by sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of provisions contained in regulations shall not be taken to have prejudiced any power to make further regulations amending or revoking those provisions.
Textual Amendments
F13Words in Sch. 9 para. 27 substituted (1.8.1998) by 1998 c. 8, s. 1(2)(a) (with s. 16(2)); S.I. 1998/1658, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
28U.K.In paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 2 to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (assessor to disciplinary committee) for the words from “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 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.”
29E+W+SIn section 11(1) of the Hearing Aid Council Act 1968 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 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.”
30U.K.In section 4(2) of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (Special Commissioner for income tax) for the words “unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted “unless—
(a)he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing; or
(c)he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years’ standing.”
31(1)In section 16(3) of the Courts Act 1971 (appointment of Circuit judges) for the words from “unless he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “unless— E+W
(a)he has a 10 year Crown Court or 10 year county court qualification within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)he is a Recorder; or
(c)he has held as a full-time appointment for at least 3 years one of the offices listed in Part IA of Schedule 2.”
(2)After Part I of Schedule 2 to that Act (certain office-holders to be circuit judges) there shall be inserted the following—
Social Security Commissioner appointed under section 97 of the Social Security Act 1975.
President of Social Security Appeal Tribunals and Medical Appeal Tribunals or chairman of such a tribunal appointed under Schedule 10 to that Act.
President of [F14Employment Tribunals] or chairman of such a tribunal appointed under the [F14Employment Tribunals] (England and Wales) Regulations 1965.
President or member of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal appointed under Schedule 5 to the Immigration Act 1971.
Member (excluding the President) of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949.
President of Pensions Appeal Tribunals appointed under the Schedule to the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943.
President of Value Added Tax Tribunals or chairman of such a tribunal appointed under Schedule 8 to the Value Added Tax Act 1983.
Special Commissioner appointed under section 4 of the Taxes Management Act 1970.
Coroner appointed under section 2 of the Coroners Act 1988.
Master of the Queen’s Bench Division.
Queen’s Coroner and Attorney and Master of the Crown Office and Registrar of Criminal Appeals.
Admiralty Registrar.
Master of the Chancery Division.
Registrar in Bankruptcy of the High Court.
Taxing Master of the Supreme Court.
District judge of the principal registry of the Family Division.
Registrar of Civil Appeals.
Master of the Court of Protection.
District judge.
Stipendiary magistrate.”
Textual Amendments
F14Words in Sch. 9 para. 31 substituted (1.8.1998) by 1998 c. 8, s. 1(2) (with s. 16(2)); S.I. 1998/1658, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
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Textual Amendments
F15Sch. 10 para. 32 repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
33U.K.In paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 3 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (chairman of tribunal) for the words “a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(i)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(ii)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(iii)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing,”.
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Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 10 para. 34 repealed (14.2.2000) by 1999 c. 33, s. 169(1)(3), Sch. 14 para. 91(2), Sch. 16; S.I. 2000/168, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
35U.K.In section 2(2) of the Friendly Societies Act 1974 (at least one assistant registrar to be barrister or solicitor) for the words “barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “ person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." ”
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Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 10 para. 36 repealed (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6, SIF 113:1), ss. 3, 7(2), Sch.1 (with Sch. 3) (subject as mentioned (6.3.1992) in Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14), s.118)
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F18Sch. 10 para. 37 repealed (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6, SIF 113:1), ss. 3, 7(2), Sch. 1 (with Sch. 3) (subject as mentioned (6.3.1992) in Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14), s.118)
38E+W+SIn paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 3 to the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing.”
39U.K.In paragraph 4(a) of Schedule 3 to the Industry Act 1975 (president of an arbitration tribunal) for the words “a barrister or solicitor of at least seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(i)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(ii)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing,”.
40U.K.In section 42(3)(a) of the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (president of the arbitration tribunal) for the words “a barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(i)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(ii)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing,”.
41U.K.In section 20(1) of the Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 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.”
42E+WIn paragraph 2 of Schedule 9 to the National Health Service Act 1977 (chairman of the tribunal) for the words “a practising barrister or solicitor of not less than ten years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990," ”.
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Textual Amendments
F19Sch. 10 para. 43 repealed (19.6.1997) by 1997 c. 24, ss. 23(3), 24(2), Sch. 6
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F20Sch. 10 para. 44 repealed (19.6.1997) by 1997 c. 25, ss. 73(1), 74(1), Sch. 6 Pt. I (with Sch. 4 para. 27)
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F21Sch. 10 para. 45 repealed (19.6.1997) by 1997 c. 25, ss. 73(1). 74(1). Sch. 6 Pt. I (with Sch. 4 para. 27)
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F22Sch. 10 para. 46 repealed (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6, SIF 113:1), ss. 3, 7(2), Sch.1 (with Sch. 3) (subject as mentioned (6.3.1992) in Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14), s.118)
47In section 98(4) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (appointment by certain senior judges of a legally qualified secretary) for the words “barrister or solicitor" there shall be substituted “ person who has a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)" ”.
48E+WIn section 131(1) of that Act (conveyancing counsel of the Supreme Court) for the words “conveyancing counsel in actual practice" to the end there shall be substituted “ persons who have a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." ”
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Textual Amendments
F23Sch. 10 para. 49 repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
50(1)In section 130 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (barristers qualified to constitute election court) in subsection (1) for the word “barrister" there shall be substituted “ person" ”.E+W
(2)In subsection (2) of that section—
(a)for the word “barrister" there shall be substituted “ person" ”;
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(c)for paragraph (b)(ii) there shall be substituted—
“(ii)in which he practises.”
(3)In subsection (3)(a) for the word “barristers" there shall be substituted “ qualified persons" ”.
Textual Amendments
F24Sch. 10 para. 50(2)(b) repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
51E+WIn section 102(3)(b) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (panel of Legal Visitors of patients) for the words “he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “ he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." ”
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Textual Amendments
F25Sch. 10 para. 52 repealed (1.9.1994) by 1994 c. 23, ss. 100(2), 101(1), Sch. 15
53U.K.In paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 4 to the Medical Act 1983 (General Council to appoint legal assessors to advise Professional Conduct Committee, Health Committee and Preliminary Proceedings Committee) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 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.”
54EIn Schedule 4 to the Pastoral Measure 1983 (compensation of clergy) in paragraph 15(1)(c) (constitution of Appeal Tribunal) for the words “are barristers at law or solicitors in England and Wales" there shall be substituted “ have a 7 year general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)" ”.
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Textual Amendments
F26Sch. 10 para. 55 repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(1), 316(2), Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1), Sch. 14 para. 1)
56U.K.In paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 3 to the Dentists Act 1984 (General Dental Council to appoint legal assessors to Professional Conduct Committee and Health Committee) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 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.”
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Textual Amendments
F27Sch. 10 para. 57 repealed (3.11.2008) by Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c. 15), ss. 146, 148, Sch. 23 Pt. 2; S.I. 2008/2926, art. 5(j) (with arts. 3, 4)
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Textual Amendments
F28Sch. 10 para. 58 repealed (1.3.2000) by 1998 c. 29, s. 74(2), Sch. 16 Pt. I; S.I. 2000/183, art. 2
59U.K.In paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 to the Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985 (persons appointed to hear appeals from Reinstatement Committee) for the words “unless he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “unless—
(a)he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing; or
(c)he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years’ standing.”
60E+WIn section 2(2) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (the Director of Public Prosecutions) for the words “barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “ person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." ”
61(1)In section 1(3) of that Act (Crown Prosecutors) for the words “who is a barrister or solicitor" there shall be substituted “ who has a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)" ”.E+W
(2)In section 5(1) of that Act (conduct of prosecutions by barristers or solicitors) for the words from “who is" to “authority" there shall be substituted “ who has a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)" ”.
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Textual Amendments
F29Sch. 10 para. 62 repealed (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 23, s. 82, Sch. 5 (with ss. 82(3)-(6)); S.I. 2000/2543, art. 3 (with arts. 5, 6)
63E+WIn section 48(1) of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 (action taken in reliance on counsel’s opinion on matter of construction) for the words “barrister of at least ten years’ standing" there shall be substituted “ person who has a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990," ”.
64In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 4 to that Act (barrister to advise Discipline and Appeals Committee) for the words “barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “ person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." ”
65E+W+SFor paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 4 to the Transport Act 1985 (president and chairman of Transport Tribunal) there shall be substituted—
“(2)The president of the tribunal shall be—
(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years’ standing.
(2A)Each chairman shall be—
(a)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of that section; or
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing.”
66U.K.In section 12(5) of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (person appointed to receive representations) for the words “a barrister, solicitor or advocate of at least 7 years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing,”.
67E+WIn paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 7 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (members of the tribunal) for the words “are barristers, advocates or solicitors, in each case of at least 7 years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(i)have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(ii)are advocates or solicitors in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing,”.
68U.K.In section 47(3) of the Building Societies Act 1986 (chairman of appeal tribunal) for the words “a barrister, solicitor or advocate of at least seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing;”.
69U.K.In section 28(3) of the Banking Act 1987 (chairman of appeal tribunal) for the words “a barrister, solicitor or advocate of at least seven years’ standing" there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing”.
70E+WIn section 2(1) of the Coroners Act 1988 (appointment as coroner) for the words “unless he is a barrister, solicitor or" there shall be substituted “unless—
(a)he has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
(b)he is a”.
71(1)In paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 6 to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (members of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board) for the words from “if he is" to the end there shall be substituted “if— E+W+S
(a)he has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland; or
(c)he holds or has held judicial office in England and Wales;
(d)he holds or has held judicial office in Scotland.”
(2)For paragraphs 2(8)(a) and (b) of that Schedule (requirement to obtain consent before removal from office) there shall be substituted—
“(a)in the case of a member who qualifies for appointment under sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (c), with the consent of the Lord Chancellor; and
(b)in the case of a member who qualifies for appointment under sub-paragraph (2)(b) or (d), with the consent of the Lord President of the Court of Session.”
72(1)In Schedule 12 to that Act (appointment as assessor of compensation for miscarriages of justice) for paragraph 1(a) to (c) there shall be substituted—U.K.
“(a)a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland;
(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing;”.
(2)For paragraph 6(a) and (b) of that Schedule (requirement to obtain consent before removal from office) there shall be substituted—
“(a)in the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under paragraph 1(a) or (c), or paragraph 1(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, with the consent of the Lord Chancellor; and
(b)in the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under paragraph 1(b), or paragraph 1(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in Scotland, with the consent of the Lord President of the Court of Session.”
73U.K.In section 145(3) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (chairman of Copyright Tribunal) for the words from “unless he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted “unless—
(a)he has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years’ standing;
(c)he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years’ standing; or
(d)he has held judicial office.”
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Textual Amendments
F30Sch. 10 para. 74 repealed (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 23, s. 82, Sch. 5 (with s. 82(3)); S.I. 2000/2543, art. 3 (with arts. 5, 6)
75U.K.In section 22(1) of the Opticians Act 1989 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee of the General Optical Council) for the words “a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
“(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 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.”