SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9 Probate

Role of the Advisory Committee

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1

Where the F1Secretary of State is considering whether to make a revoking order by virtue of paragraph 6(2)(c)—

a

he shall seek the advice of the F2Consultative Panel; and

b

the F2Consultative Panel shall carry out such investigations with respect to the approved body as it considers appropriate.

2

Where—

a

the F1Secretary of State has not sought the advice of the F2Consultative Panel under sub-paragraph (1); but

b

the F2Consultative Panel has reason to believe that there may be grounds for recommending that a revoking order be made under paragraph 6(2)(c) with respect to an approved body,

it may carry out such investigations with respect to the approved body as it considers appropriate.

3

If, on concluding any investigation carried out under sub-paragraph (1) or (2), the F2Consultative Panel considers that there are grounds for recommending the making of a revoking order with respect to the approved body concerned, it shall advise the F1Secretary of State accordingly.