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4(1)It is for the Scottish Ministers to appoint a person as a legal member of the First-tier Tribunal.S
(2)A person is eligible for such appointment only if qualifying under paragraph 5(1) or (2).
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I1Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/116, art. 2
5(1)A person qualifies under this sub-paragraph if the person is practising, and has practised for a period of not less than 5 years, as a solicitor or advocate in Scotland.S
(2)A person qualifies under this sub-paragraph if the person falls within a description specified by the Scottish Ministers by regulations.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 1.4.2015 by S.S.I. 2015/116, art. 2
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