19Appointment etc. of the Commissioner
(1)The Secretary of State shall appoint an officer to be known as the Commissioner for the Rights of Trade Union Members (in this Act referred to as “the Commissioner”) whose function shall be to provide assistance to persons under section 20 below.
(2)The provisions of Schedule 1 to this Act shall have effect with respect to the Commissioner.
(3)Neither the Commissioner nor any member of his staff shall, in his capacity as such, be regarded as a servant or agent of the Crown or as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.