Social Security Act 1998

Appeals

12 Appeal to [F1 First-tier Tribunal]

(1) This section applies to any decision of the Secretary of State under section 8 or 10 above (whether as originally made or as revised under section 9 above) which—

(a) is made on a claim for, or on an award of, a relevant benefit, and does not fall within Schedule 2 to this Act; [F2 or]

(b) is made otherwise than on such a claim or award, and falls within Schedule 3 to this Act; F3 ...

F3 (c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[F4 (2) In the case of a decision to which this section applies, the claimant and such other person as may be prescribed shall have a right to appeal to [F5 the First-tier Tribunal], but nothing in this subsection shall confer a right of appeal—

[F6 (a)] in relation to a prescribed decision, or a prescribed determination embodied in or necessary to a decision[F7 , or

(b) where regulations under subsection (3A) so provide.]]

(3) Regulations under subsection (2) above shall not prescribe any decision or determination that relates to the conditions of entitlement to a relevant benefit for which a claim has been validly made or for which no claim is required.

[F8 (3A) Regulations may provide that, in such cases or circumstances as may be prescribed, there is a right of appeal under subsection (2) in relation to a decision only if the Secretary of State has considered whether to revise the decision under section 9.

(3B) The regulations may in particular provide that that condition is met only where—

(a) the consideration by the Secretary of State was on an application,

(b) the Secretary of State considered issues of a specified description, or

(c) the consideration by the Secretary of State satisfied any other condition specified in the regulations.

(3C) The references in subsections (3A) and (3B) to regulations and to the Secretary of State are subject to any enactment under or by virtue of which the functions under this Chapter are transferred to or otherwise made exercisable by a person other than the Secretary of State.]

(4) Where the Secretary of State has determined that any amount is recoverable under or by virtue of section 71[F9 , 71ZB, 71ZG, 71ZH,] or 74 of the Administration Act, any person from whom he has determined that it is recoverable shall have the same right of appeal to [F10 the First-tier Tribunal] as a claimant.

(5) In any case where—

(a) the Secretary of State has made a decision in relation to a claim under Part V of the Contributions and Benefits Act; and

(b) the entitlement to benefit under that Part of that Act of any person other than the claimant is or may be, under Part VI of Schedule 7 to that Act, affected by that decision,

that other person shall have the same right of appeal to [F11 the First-tier Tribunal] as the claimant.

(6) A person with a right of appeal under this section shall be given such notice of a decision to which this section applies and of that right as may be prescribed.

(7) Regulations may—

[F12 (a)] make provision as to the manner in which, and the time within which, appeals are to be brought;

[F13 (b) provide that, where in accordance with regulations under subsection (3A) there is no right of appeal against a decision, any purported appeal may be treated as an application for revision under section 9.]

(8) In deciding an appeal under this section, [F14 the First-tier Tribunal]—

(a) need not consider any issue that is not raised by the appeal; and

(b) shall not take into account any circumstances not obtaining at the time when the decision appealed against was made.

(9) The reference in subsection (1) above to a decision under section 10 above is a reference to a decision superseding any such decision as is mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (1) of that section.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 12 heading substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 149(a)

F2 Word in s. 12(1) inserted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(2)(a) (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

F3 S. 12(1)(c) and preceding word repealed (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. I (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

F4 S. 12(2) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 25(3) (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

F5 Words in s. 12(2) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 149(b)

F6 Words in s. 12(2) renumbered as s. 12(2)(a) (25.2.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 102(2)(a), 150(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 37

F7 S. 12(2)(b) and preceding word inserted (25.2.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 102(2)(b), 150(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 37

F8 S. 12(3A)-(3C) inserted (25.2.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 102(3), 150(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 37

F9 Words in s. 12(4) inserted (29.4.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 105(6), 150(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 5(2)(3)(b)

F10 Words in s. 12(4) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 149(b)

F11 Words in s. 12(5) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 149(b)

F12 Words in s. 12(7) renumbered as s. 12(7)(a) (25.2.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 102(4)(a), 150(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 37

F13 S. 12(7)(b) inserted (25.2.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 102(4)(b), 150(3); S.I. 2013/358, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 37

F14 Words in s. 12(8) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 149(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 12 applied (with modifications) by 1993 c. 48, s. 170(6) (as substituted (14.6.1999 for specified purposes) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), ss. 16(2), 28(3) (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/1662, art 2, Sch. (with art. 4))

C2 Ss. 12-15 applied (5.10.1999) by Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10), s. 20(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(2)(a) (with s. 19)

C3 S. 12 applied (with application in accordance with reg. 1(3)(d)(e)(f) of the amending S.I.) by The Social Security (Work-focused Interviews for Lone Parents) and Miscellaneous Amendments Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/1926), regs. 1(3), 9

C4 S. 12 applied (22.10.2001) by The Social Security (Jobcentre Plus Interviews) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/3210), regs. 1, 14(3)

C5 S. 12 applied (with modifications) (temp.) (17.12.2002) by The Tax Credits (Appeals) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2926), regs. 1(1)(2), 4

C6 S. 12 applied (with modifications) (25.2.2005) by The Child Trust Funds (Non-tax Appeals) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/191), regs. 1(1), 6

C7 S. 12 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The National Insurance Contribution Credits (Transfer of Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1377), arts. 1(1), 3(2)(d), 4

Commencement Information

I1 S. 12 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

I2 S. 12(1) in force at 4.3.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(a), Sch.

I3 S. 12(1)(a)(b)(2)-(9) in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I4 S. 12(1)(a)(b)(2)-(4)(6)-(9) in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I5 S. 12(1)(a)(b)(2)-(4)(6)-(9) in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I6 S. 12(1)(a)(b)(2)-(4)(6)-(9) in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I7 S. 12(2)(3)(6)(7) in force at 4.3.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(a), Sch.

13 Redetermination etc. of appeals by tribunal

(1) This section applies where an application is made [F15 to the First-tier Tribunal for permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal from any decision of the First-tier Tribunal under section 12 or this section].

F16 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) If each of the principal parties to the case expresses the view that the decision was erroneous in point of law, [F17 the First-tier Tribunal] shall set aside the decision and refer the case for determination by a differently constituted [F18 First-tier Tribunal].

[F19 (4) In this section and section 14 below “the principal parties” means—

(a) the persons mentioned in subsection (3)(a) and (b) of that section, and

(b) where applicable, the person mentioned in subsection (3)(d) and such a person as is first mentioned in subsection (4) of that section.]

Textual Amendments

F15 Words in s. 13(1) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 150(a)

F16 S. 13(2) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 150(b)

F17 Words in s. 13(3) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 150(c)(i)

F18 Words in s. 13(3) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 150(c)(ii)

F19 S. 13(4) substituted (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 26 (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Ss. 12-15 applied (5.10.1999) by Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10), s. 20(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(2)(a) (with s. 19)

C8 Ss. 13-18 applied (with modifications) by Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48), s. 170(7) (as substituted (14.6.1999 for specified purposes, 5.7.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), ss. 16(2), 28(3) (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/1662, art 2, Sch. (with art. 4))

C9 S. 13 applied (with modifications) (temp.) (17.12.2002) by The Tax Credits (Appeals) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2926), regs. 1(1)(2), 5

C10 S. 13 applied (with modifications) (25.2.2005) by The Child Trust Funds (Non-tax Appeals) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/191), regs. 1(1), 7

C11 S. 13 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The National Insurance Contribution Credits (Transfer of Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1377), arts. 1(1), 3(2)(e), 4

Commencement Information

I8 S. 13 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I9 S. 13 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I10 S. 13 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I11 S. 13 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I12 S. 13 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

14 Appeal from [F20 First-tier Tribunal to Upper Tribunal]

F21 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F22 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) F23 ... an appeal [F24 to the Upper Tribunal under section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 from any decision of the First-Tier Tribunal under section 12 or 13 above lies] at the instance of any of the following—

(a) the Secretary of State;

(b) the claimant and such other person as may be prescribed;

(c) in any of the cases mentioned in subsection (5) below, a trade union; and

(d) a person from whom it is determined that any amount is recoverable under or by virtue of section 71 or 74 of the Administration Act.

(4) In a case relating to industrial injuries benefit an appeal [F25 to the Upper Tribunal under section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 from any decision of the First-Tier Tribunal under section 12 or 13 above lies] at the instance of a person whose entitlement to benefit is, or may be, under Part VI of Schedule 7 to the Contributions and Benefits Act, affected by the decision appealed against, as well as at the instance of any person or body such as is mentioned in subsection (3) above.

(5) The following are the cases in which an appeal lies at the instance of a trade union—

(a) where the claimant is a member of the union at the time of the appeal and was so immediately before the matter in question arose;

(b) where that matter in any way relates to a deceased person who was a member of the union at the time of his death;

(c) where the case relates to industrial injuries benefit and the claimant or, in relation to industrial death benefit, the deceased, was a member of the union at the time of the relevant accident.

(6) Subsections F26 ... (3) and (5) above, as they apply to a trade union, apply also to any other association which exists to promote the interests and welfare of its members.

F27 (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F27 (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F27 (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F27 (10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F27 (11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F27 (12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20 Words in s. 14 heading substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 151(a)

F21 S. 14(1) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 151(b)

F22 S. 14(2) repealed (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 27(a), Sch. 10 Pt. I (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

F23 Words in s. 14(3) repealed (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 7 para. 27(b), Sch. 10 Pt. I (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

F24 Words in s. 14(3) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 151(c)

F25 Words in s. 14(4) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 151(c)

F26 Word in s. 14(6) repealed (1.4.1999) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), s. 28(3), Sch. 10 Pt. I (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/527, art. 2(b), Sch. 2 (with arts. 3-6)

F27 S. 14(7)-(12) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 151(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Ss. 12-15 applied (5.10.1999) by Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10), s. 20(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(2)(a) (with s. 19)

C8 Ss. 13-18 applied (with modifications) by Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48), s. 170(7) (as substituted (14.6.1999 for specified purposes, 5.7.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), ss. 16(2), 28(3) (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/1662, art 2, Sch. (with art. 4))

C12 S. 14 applied (with modifications) (temp.) (17.12.2002) by The Tax Credits (Appeals) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2926), regs. 1(1)(2), 6, 7

C13 S. 14 applied (with modifications) (25.2.2005) by The Child Trust Funds (Non-tax Appeals) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/191), regs. 1(1), 8, 9

C14 S. 14 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The National Insurance Contribution Credits (Transfer of Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1377), arts. 1(1), 3(2)(f), 4

Commencement Information

I13 S. 14 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I14 S. 14 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I15 S. 14 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I16 S. 14 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I17 S. 14 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

I18 S. 14(3)(10)(11) in force at 4.3.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(a), Sch.

15 [F28 Applications for permission to appeal against a decision of the Upper Tribunal]

F29 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F29 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(3) [F30 An application for permission to appeal from a decision of the Upper Tribunal in respect of a decision of the First-tier Tribunal under section 12 or 13] may only be made by—

(a) a person who, before the proceedings before the [F31 Upper Tribunal] were begun, was entitled to appeal to the [F31 Upper Tribunal] from the decision to which the [F32 Upper Tribunal’s] decision relates;

(b) any other person who was a party to the proceedings in which the first decision mentioned in paragraph (a) above was given;

(c) any other person who is authorised by regulations to apply for [F33 permission];

F34 ...

F35 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F35 (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F28 S. 15 heading substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(a)

F29 S. 15(1)(2) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(b)

F30 Words in s. 15(3) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(c)(i)

F31 Words in s. 15(3)(a) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(c)(ii)

F32 Words in s. 15(3)(a) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(c)(iii)

F33 Word in s. 15(3)(c) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(c)(iv)

F34 Words in s. 15(3) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(c)(v)

F35 S. 15(4)(5) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 152(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Ss. 12-15 applied (5.10.1999) by Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10), s. 20(2), Sch. 4 para. 3(2)(a) (with s. 19)

C8 Ss. 13-18 applied (with modifications) by Pension Schemes Act 1993 (c. 48), s. 170(7) (as substituted (14.6.1999 for specified purposes, 5.7.1999 in so far as not already in force) by Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), ss. 16(2), 28(3) (with Sch. 8); S.I. 1999/1662, art 2, Sch. (with art. 4))

C15 S. 15 applied (temp.) (17.12.2002) by The Tax Credits (Appeals) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/2926), regs. 1(1)(2), 8

C16 S. 15 applied (25.2.2005) by The Child Trust Funds (Non-tax Appeals) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/191), regs. 1(1), 10

C17 S. 15 applied (with modifications) (E.W.S.) (6.4.2010) by The National Insurance Contribution Credits (Transfer of Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1377), arts. 1(1), 3(2)(g), 4

Commencement Information

I19 S. 15 in force at 5.7.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/1958, art. 2(1)(b), Sch. 1 (with art. 5, Sch. 12)

I20 S. 15 in force at 6.9.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2422, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Sch. 14)

I21 S. 15 in force at 5.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2739, art. 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 3, Sch. 2)

I22 S. 15 in force at 18.10.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/2860, art. 2(c), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 16-18)

I23 S. 15 in force at 29.11.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/3178, art. 2(1)(a)(2), Sch. 1 (with art. 4, Schs. 21-23)

I24 S. 15(2)(3) in force at 4.3.1999 for specified purposes by S.I. 1999/528, art. 2(a), Sch.

[F36 15A. Functions of Senior President of Tribunals

(1) The Senior President of Tribunals shall ensure that appropriate steps are taken by the First-tier Tribunal to secure the confidentiality, in such circumstances as may be prescribed, of any prescribed material, or any prescribed classes or categories of material.

(2) Each year the Senior President of Tribunals shall make to the Secretary of State F37 ... a written report, based on the cases coming before the First-tier Tribunal, on the standards achieved by the Secretary of State F37 ... in the making of decisions against which an appeal lies to the First-tier Tribunal.

(3) The Lord Chancellor shall publish the report.]

Textual Amendments

F36 S. 15A inserted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 153

F37 Words in s. 15A(2) omitted (1.8.2012) by virtue of The Public Bodies (Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission: Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2007), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 64(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C18 S. 15A applied (with modifications) (6.4.2010) by The National Insurance Contribution Credits (Transfer of Functions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1377), arts. 1(1), 3(2)(h), 4