Pensions Act 2004

General U.K.

8 [F1 (1)] For the purpose of dealing with references, or any matter preliminary or incidental to a reference, the Tribunal must sit at such times and in such place or places as the Lord Chancellor may direct. U.K.

[F2 (2) Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to sittings in England and Wales the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.

(3) Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to sittings in Scotland the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord President of the Court of Session.

(4) Before giving a direction under sub-paragraph (1) in relation to sittings in Northern Ireland the Lord Chancellor must consult the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 4 para. 8(1): Sch. 4 para. 8 renumbered as Sch. 4 para. 8(1) (3.4.2006) by The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1016), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(2)

F2 Sch. 4 para. 8(2)(3)(4) inserted (3.4.2006) by The Lord Chancellor (Transfer of Functions and Supplementary Provisions) (No.2) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/1016), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 27(3)

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 6.4.2005 by S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

9 U.K. Rules made by the Lord Chancellor under section 102 may, in particular, include provision—

(a) as to the manner in which references are to be instituted;

(b) for the holding of hearings in private in such circumstances as may be specified in the rules;

(c) as to the persons who may appear on behalf of the parties;

(d) for a member of the panel of chairmen to hear and determine interim matters arising on a reference;

(e) for the Tribunal to deal with urgent cases expeditiously;

(f) as to the withdrawal of references;

(g) as to the registration, publication and proof of decisions and orders.

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 4 para. 9 in force for the purpose only of conferring power to make regulations, orders or rules, as the case may be, 10.2.2005; and for all other purposes at 6.4.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2005/275, art. 2(3), Sch. Pt. 3