101Legal advice and assistanceE+W+S
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(1)The [F1Secretary of State] may, at the request of the Examining authority, appoint a barrister, solicitor or advocate to provide legal advice and assistance to the Examining authority in connection with its examination of the application.
(2)The assistance that may be given by a person appointed under subsection (1) includes carrying out on behalf of the Examining authority any oral questioning of a person making representations at a hearing.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 101(1) substituted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 13 para. 46; S.I. 2012/628, art. 7(a)
Commencement Information
I1S. 101 in force at 1.3.2010 by S.I. 2010/101, art. 3(d) (with art. 6)