The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Appointment of President, Conveners and Members and Disqualification) Regulations 2005

President of the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland

2.  For the purposes of paragraph 2(1) of Schedule 1 to the Act, the qualifications, training and experience prescribed for appointment as President of the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland are–

(a)at least seven years standing as an advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland;

(b)a seven year general qualification within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990(1); or

(c)at least seven years standing as a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland.

(1)

1990 c. 41. Section 71 was amended by sections 43 and 106 of, and paragraphs 4 and 9 of Schedule 6 to, the Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22).