Interpretation
19.—(1) In paragraphs 19 to 22—
“authorisation document” means a document executed by a non-natural person of a type mentioned in the first column of the following table authorising an individual holding the relevant position mentioned in the corresponding second column to act as its lay representative—
| Type of non-natural person | Relevant position |
|---|---|
| a company | a director or a secretary of the company |
| a limited liability partnership | a member of the limited liability partnership |
| any other partnership | a partner in the partnership |
| an unincorporated association of persons | a member or office holder of the association |
“non-natural person” means—
a company (whether incorporated in the United Kingdom or elsewhere);
a limited liability partnership;
any other partnership; or
an unincorporated association of persons;
“lay representative” means an individual who is not a legal representative; and
“legal representative” means—
a solicitor;
an advocate; or
a person having a right to conduct litigation, or a right of audience, by virtue of section 27 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990(1).
(2) An individual holds a relevant position with a non-natural person if the individual—
(a)in the case of a company, is a director or secretary of the company;
(b)in the case of a limited liability partnership, is a member of the partnership;
(c)in the case of any other partnership, is a partner in the partnership; or
(d)in the case of an unincorporated association, is a member or office holder of the association.
(3) References to conducting proceedings are references to exercising, in relation to the proceedings, a function or right (including a right of audience) that a legal representative could exercise in the proceedings.