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SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2The Immigration Appeal Tribunal

Members

1(1)The members of the Tribunal are to be appointed by the Lord Chancellor.

(2)The Lord Chancellor may appoint such number of legally qualified members and of other members as he considers appropriate.

(3)A person is legally qualified if—

(a)he has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the [1990 c. 41.] Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;

(b)he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing;

(c)he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing; or

(d)he has such legal and other experience as appears to the Lord Chancellor to make him suited for appointment as a legally qualified member.