Courts Act 2003

59 Functions of inspectors U.K.

(1) It is the duty of inspectors of court administration to—

(a) inspect and report to the Lord Chancellor on the system that supports the carrying on of the business of the courts listed in subsection (2) and the services provided for those courts;

[F1 (b) discharge any other particular functions which may be specified in connection with the courts listed in subsection (2) in a direction given by the Lord Chancellor.]

(2) The courts are—

(a) the Crown Court,

(b) county courts, and

(c) magistrates' courts.

(3) The Lord Chancellor may by order—

(a) add to the list in subsection (2) any court having jurisdiction in the United Kingdom, other than one having jurisdiction only in relation to Scotland or Northern Ireland, and

(b) remove any court from the list.

(4) [F2 The Lord Chancellor, before giving any direction under [F3 subsection (1)(b),] must consult the Chief Inspector.]

(5) Nothing in this section is to be read as enabling inspectors to inspect persons—

(a) making judicial decisions, or

(b) exercising any judicial discretion.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 59(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2007) for s. 59(1)(b)(c) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 157, 188, Sch. 14 para. 79(2); S.I. 2007/935 {art. 5(w)(gg)}

F2 S. 59(4) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/252), art. 4(4)

F3 Words in s. 59(4) substituted (1.4.2007) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40), s. 157, 188, Sch. 14 para. 79(3); S.I. 2007/935, art. 5(w)(gg)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 59(4): functions transferred (1.4.2005) by The Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order (S.I. 2005/252), {art. 2(b)}

C2 S. 59(5) applied (1.9.2005) (E.) by The Children Act 2004 (Joint Area Reviews) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/1973), reg. 2, Sch. para. 9(2)