Part 5Inspectors of court administration
60Functions of Chief Inspector
1
The Chief Inspector must make an annual report to the Lord Chancellor as to the discharge of the functions of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Court Administration.
2
The Lord Chancellor may give directions as to—
a
the information to be included in the report,
b
the form of the report, and
c
the time by which the report is to be made.
3
The Lord Chancellor must, within one month of receiving the annual report, lay a copy of it before both Houses of Parliament.
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F1The Chief Inspector must report to the Lord Chancellor on any matter which the Lord Chancellor refers to him and which is connected with the courts listed in section 59(2).
5
The Chief Inspector may designate an inspector of court administration to discharge his functions during any period when he is absent or unable to act.