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.