[F1(1)The Secretary of State must appoint a person to monitor, in such manner as the Secretary of State may determine, refusals of entry clearance in cases where, as a result of section 88A of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) (entry clearance: non-family visitors and students), an appeal under section 82(1) of that Act may be brought only on the grounds referred to in section 84(1)(b) and (c) of that Act (racial discrimination and human rights).]
(2)But the Secretary of State may not appoint a member of his staff.
(3)The monitor must make an annual report on the discharge of his functions to the Secretary of State.
(4)The Secretary of State must lay a copy of any report made to him under subsection (3) before each House of Parliament.
(5)The Secretary of State may pay to the monitor such fees and allowances as he may determine.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 23(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 4(2), 62(1)(2); S.I. 2008/310, art. 3(a) (with art. 4) (as amended (9.7.2012) by S.I. 2012/1531, art. 2 (with art. 3))