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2(1)This paragraph applies in relation to a person appointed as the Commissioner or the Deputy Commissioner.
(2)The period for which the person is appointed must not exceed 5 years.
(3)Subject to sub-paragraph (4), the person is eligible for re-appointment.
(4)The person must not hold office for more than 10 years in total.
(5)The person may at any time resign from office by giving notice in writing to the Secretary of State [F1for Justice].
(6)The Secretary of State [F1for Justice] may at any time remove the person from office if he is satisfied that the person—
(a)has become bankrupt, has had his estate sequestrated or has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors, or
(b)is otherwise unable or unfit to carry out his functions.
(7)The Secretary of State [F1for Justice] must consult the Attorney General and the [F2Secretary of State for the Home Department] before removing the person from office.
(8)Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (7), the person holds office on the terms specified by the Secretary of State [F1for Justice] after consulting the Attorney General and the [F2Secretary of State for the Home Department].
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 8 para. 2 inserted (22.8.2007) by The Secretary of State for Justice Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2128), arts. 1(2), 8, Sch. para. 10(4)(a)
F2Words in Sch. 8 para. 2 substituted (22.8.2007) by The Secretary of State for Justice Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2128), arts. 1(2), 8, Sch. para. 10(4)(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 8 para. 2: functions transferred (22.8.2007) by The Secretary of State for Justice Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2128), arts. 1(2), 4(2)(b), 5(2)(b) (with art. 7)
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