Part 4Judicial appointments and discipline
Chapter 2Appointments
Puisne judges and other office holders
91Exercise of powers to reject or require reconsideration
1
The power of the Lord Chancellor under section 90 to reject a selection at stage 1 or 2 is exercisable only on the grounds that, in the Lord Chancellor's opinion, the person selected is not suitable for the office concerned or particular functions of that office.
2
The power of the Lord Chancellor under section 90 to require the Commission to reconsider a selection at stage 1 or 2 is exercisable only on the grounds that, in the Lord Chancellor's opinion—
a
there is not enough evidence that the person is suitable for the office concerned or particular functions of that office, or
b
there is evidence that the person is not the best candidate on merit.
3
The Lord Chancellor must give the Commission reasons in writing for rejecting or requiring reconsideration of a selection.