SCHEDULE 8Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses
Deputy Commissioner
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(1)
The Secretary of State F1for Justice must appoint a Deputy Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses (referred to in this Schedule as the Deputy Commissioner).
(2)
(3)
The Deputy Commissioner must act as the Commissioner—
(a)
during any period when the office of Commissioner is vacant;
(b)
at any time when the Commissioner is absent or is unable to act.
(4)
The Deputy Commissioner is not to be regarded—
(a)
as the servant or agent of the Crown, or
(b)
as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.
1
(1)
The Secretary of State must appoint a Deputy Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses (referred to in this Schedule as the Deputy Commissioner).
(2)
Before appointing the Deputy Commissioner the Secretary of State must consult the Attorney General and the Lord Chancellor as to the person to be appointed.
(3)
The Deputy Commissioner must act as the Commissioner—
(a)
during any period when the office of Commissioner is vacant;
(b)
at any time when the Commissioner is absent or is unable to act.
(4)
The Deputy Commissioner is not to be regarded—
(a)
as the servant or agent of the Crown, or
(b)
as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.