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The Judicial Discipline (Prescribed Procedures) Regulations 2023

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The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office

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4.—(1) The Lord Chancellor must, with the agreement of the Lord Chief Justice, the Lord President of the Court of Session and the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, designate officials for the purpose of performing functions under these Regulations.

(2) Officials designated by the Lord Chancellor under paragraph (1) are known collectively as the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office.

(3) The JCIO may undertake such enquiries as are necessary for it to perform its functions under these Regulations or rules made under regulation 7.

(4) The JCIO may provide advice to any person regarding the application of these Regulations or rules made under regulation 7.

(5) For the purpose of paragraph (4) advice may include advice regarding any proposed disciplinary sanction.

(6) The JCIO may provide administrative assistance to a nominated judge, an investigating judge or a disciplinary panel in relation to the exercise of their functions under these Regulations or rules made under regulation 7.

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