Scottish Civil Justice Council and Criminal Legal Assistance Act 2013

3Powers of the CouncilS

(1)The Council may take such action as it considers necessary or desirable in pursuance of its functions.

(2)In particular, the Council may—

(a)have regard to proposals for legislative reform which may affect the civil justice system,

(b)have regard to the criminal justice system and its effects on the civil justice system,

(c)consult such persons as it considers appropriate,

(d)co-operate with, and seek the assistance and advice of, such persons as it considers appropriate,

(e)make proposals for research into the civil justice system,

(f)provide advice and make recommendations to the Scottish Ministers on the development of, and changes to, the civil justice system, and

(g)publish any recommendation it makes.

Commencement Information

I1S. 3 in force at 28.5.2013 by S.S.I. 2013/124, art. 2 (with art. 3)