Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 11 of the Public Bodies Act 2011, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament after the expiry of the 40-day period referred to in section 11(4) of that Act.
2013 No.
Public Bodies

The Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013

Made***
Coming into forcein accordance with article 1
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(1), 6(1) and (5) and 35(2) of the Public Bodies Act 20111 (“the Act”).

In accordance with section 8 of the Act, the Secretary of State considers that this Order—

(a)

serves the purpose of improving the exercise of public functions, having had regard to the factors set out in section 8(1); and

(b)

does not remove any necessary protection or prevent any person from continuing to exercise any right or freedom which that person might reasonably expect to continue to exercise.

The consent of the Scottish Parliament, the consent of the National Assembly for Wales and the consent of the Welsh Ministers have been obtained in accordance with sections 9(1), (6) and (7) of the Act.

The Secretary of State has consulted in accordance with section 10 of the Act.

The Secretary of State has consulted the Scottish Ministers in accordance with section 88(2) of the Scotland Act 19982 and the Welsh Ministers in accordance with section 63(1) of the Government of Wales Act 20063.

A draft of this Order, and an explanatory document containing the information required by section 11(2) of the Act, have been laid before Parliament in accordance with section 11(1) after the end of the period of twelve weeks mentioned in section 11(3). In accordance with section 11(4) of the Act, the draft of this Order has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament after the expiry of the 40-day period referred to in that provision.

Citation, commencement and extent1.

(1)

This Order may be cited as the Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3), this Order comes into force on the day after the date on which it is made.

(3)

Paragraph 41(a) of the Schedule comes into force on the day after that on which the other provisions of this Order come into force.

(4)

Amendments, repeals and revocations in this Order have the same extent as the provisions amended, repealed or revoked.

Abolition of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council2.

(1)

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council is abolished.

(2)

The Schedule (which makes consequential provision etc) has effect.

Name
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Ministry of Justice

SCHEDULEConsequential provision etc

Article 2(2)

Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970

1.

In the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 19704, in section 21(7E) (badges for display on motor vehicles used by disabled persons), omit “but the Secretary of State shall consult with the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council before making regulations that so provide”.

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

2.

In the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 19745, omit section 44(4A) (appeals in connection with licensing provisions in the relevant statutory provisions).

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

3.

The House of Commons Disqualification Act 19756 is amended as follows.

4.

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 (bodies of which all members are disqualified), omit the entries for—

(a)

the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council;

(b)

the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; and

(c)

the Welsh Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

5.

In the Town and Country Planning Act 19907, omit—

(a)

paragraph 8(1A) of Schedule 6 (determination of certain appeals by person appointed by Secretary of State);

(b)

paragraph 8(7) of Schedule 7 (simplified planning zones); and

(c)

paragraph 5(3A) of Part 1 of Schedule 8 (constitution and procedure on references).

Social Security Administration Act 1992

6.

The Social Security Administration Act 19928 is amended as follows.

7.

In Part 2 of Schedule 4 (construction of references to government departments etc), in paragraph 3 omit—

(a)

paragraph (b) and the preceding “or”;

(b)

the words after paragraph (b).

8.

In Schedule 7 (regulations not requiring prior submission), omit paragraphs 9 and 14.

Transport and Works Act 1992

9.

In the Transport and Works Act 19929, omit section 23(9A) (exercise of Secretary of State’s functions by appointed person).

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

10.

The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 199210 is amended as follows.

11.

In section 9 (procedure in connection with statutory inquiries)—

(a)

in subsection (1), omit “, after consultation with the Council,”;

(b)

omit subsection (3A); and

(c)

omit subsection (4)(b) and the preceding “and”.

12.

In section 10 (reasons to be given for decisions of tribunals and Ministers)—

(a)

in subsection (7), omit “, after consultation with the Council,”;

(b)

in subsection (8), omit “made after consultation with the Council”.

13.

In section 16 (interpretation), omit the entries for—

(a)

“Council”;

(b)

“Scottish Committee”; and

(c)

“Welsh Committee”.

14.

In Schedule 1 (tribunals under general supervision of Council)—

(a)

in the heading to Schedule 1, for “Tribunals Under General Supervision of Council” substitute “Tribunals to which this Act Applies”;

(b)

in the heading to Part 1, for “Tribunals Under Direct Supervision of the Council” substitute “Tribunals – General”; and

(c)

in the heading to Part 2, for “Tribunals Under Supervision of Scottish Committee” substitute “Scottish Tribunals”.

Pension Schemes Act 1993

15.

In the Pension Schemes Act 199311, omit section 185(8) (consultation about other regulations).

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994

16.

In the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 199412, in section 17(3) (notices affecting land: absence of knowledge of intended recipient’s death)—

(a)

in paragraph (b)—

(i)

for “is” substitute “was”; and

(ii)

after “(functions etc of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council)” insert “immediately before the coming into force of the repeal of that Schedule”;

(b)

for the words “within” to “2007” substitute “of any tribunal referred to in sub-paragraph (b)”.

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

17.

In the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 199713, omit—

(a)

paragraph 5(4A) of Schedule 6 (planning inquiry commissions); and

(b)

paragraph 8(4A) of Schedule 7 (joint planning inquiry commissions).

School Standards and Framework Act 1998

18.

In the School Standards and Framework Act 199814, in paragraph 47 of Schedule 30 (minor and consequential amendments), for “tribunals under general supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

Greater London Authority Act 1999

19.

In the Greater London Authority Act 199915, omit section 338(10) (examination in public).

Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999

20.

In the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 199916, in Schedule 11 (contributions and pensions administration), omit paragraph 23.

Freedom of Information Act 2000

21.

The Freedom of Information Act 200017 is amended as follows.

22.

In Part 6 of Schedule 1 (other public bodies and offices: general), omit the entries for—

(a)

the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council;

(b)

the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; and

(c)

the Welsh Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

Education Act 2002

23.

In the Education Act 200218, in paragraph 22 of Schedule 21 (minor and consequential amendments), for “tribunals under general supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003

24.

The Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 200319 is amended as follows.

25.

In section 104 (taking effect of orders of Lands Tribunal etc), in subsection (1), omit “, after consultation with the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council,”.

26.

In section 126 (fees chargeable by Lands Tribunal in relation to functions under this Act), omit “, after consultation with the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council,”.

Gender Recognition Act 2004

27.

The Gender Recognition Act 200420 is amended as follows.

28.

In Schedule 1 (gender recognition panels)—

(a)

in paragraph 6(5), omit “, after consulting the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council, ”;

(b)

for the heading which immediately precedes paragraph 9, substitute “Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992”;

(c)

in paragraph 9, for “tribunals under supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

Civil Contingencies Act 2004

29.

In the Civil Contingencies Act 200421, omit section 25 (establishment of tribunal).

Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

30.

In the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 200522, in paragraph 62 of Schedule 4 (minor and consequential amendments relating to SOCA), for “tribunals under supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

31.

The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 200723 is amended as follows.

32.

In section 42 (fees)—

(a)

omit subsection (5)(b) and the preceding “and”;

(b)

omit subsection (10).

33.

Omit section 44 (the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

34.

Omit section 45 (abolition of the Council on Tribunals).

35.

In Part 2 of Schedule 5 (Tribunal Procedure Committee), in paragraph 21—

(a)

omit sub-paragraph (1)(b) and the preceding “and”;

(b)

omit sub-paragraph (3).

36.

Omit Schedule 7 (Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

37.

In Schedule 8 (tribunals and inquiries: consequential and other amendments)—

(a)

in paragraph 30, omit sub-paragraphs (a), (c) and (d); and

(b)

omit paragraphs 2, 3, 9 to 12, 17 to 19, 22(3), 28, 32, 33(3), 49 to 53, 56 to 58, 60 and 61.

Legal Services Act 2007

38.

The Legal Services Act 200724 is amended as follows.

39.

In section 207 (interpretation) in the definition of “court”, in paragraph (a)—

(a)

for “is” substitute “was”; and

(b)

at the end, insert “immediately before the coming into force of the repeal of that Schedule”.

Planning Act 2008

40.

In the Planning Act 200825—

(a)

in section 95 (hearings: disruption, supervision and costs), omit subsection (3); and

(b)

in section 97(1) (procedure rules), omit “, after consultation with the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council,”.

Public Bodies Act 2011

41.

In the Public Bodies Act 201126, omit the entry “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.” in each of—

(a)

Schedule 1 (power to abolish: bodies and offices);

(b)

Schedule 3 (power to modify constitutional arrangements: bodies and offices);

(c)

Schedule 4 (power to modify funding arrangements: bodies and offices); and

(d)

Schedule 5 (power to modify or transfer functions: bodies and offices).

Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

42.

In the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 201127, omit section 78(1)(g) (rights of certain persons to attend children’s hearing).

The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992

43.

The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 199228 are amended as follows.

44.

In regulation 10 (procedure on appeal), in paragraph (10), omit “Subject to the provisions of regulation 33 (attendance by representative of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council),”.

45.

Omit regulation 33 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

46.

In Schedule 4 (procedure for investigation by discipline committees), in paragraph 5(1), omit “Subject to the provisions of regulation 33 (attendance by representative of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council),”.

The Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996

47.

In the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 199629, in the Schedule (model rules for appeals), omit—

(a)

paragraph 6(9) (appointment of tribunal); and

(b)

paragraph 37 (supervision by the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specification) Order 1999

48.

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specification) Order 199930 is amended as follows.

49.

In the Schedule, omit the entry “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council” in column 1, and the corresponding entry in column 2.

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc.) Order 1999

50.

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc) Order 199931 is amended as follows.

51.

In Schedule 1 (cross-border public authorities), omit the entries for—

(a)

the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; and

(b)

the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001

52.

In the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 200132, in regulation 16 (representations and hearings), omit paragraph (4)(c)(ii) and the preceding “and”.

The Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001

53.

In the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 200133, in rule 26(2) (attendance at hearing)—

(a)

at the end of sub-paragraph (f), insert “or”; and

(b)

omit sub-paragraph (h) and the preceding “or”.

The Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2003

54.

In the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 200334, omit regulation 21 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

The Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2003

55.

In the Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) Rules 200335, in rule 30 (site inspections)—

(a)

in paragraph (1), in the definition of “a request for entry”, omit sub-paragraph (c) and the preceding “and”;

(b)

in paragraph (4), omit “and any member of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council”; and

(c)

omit paragraph (6).

The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004

56.

In the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 200436, omit paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 2 (the Employment Tribunals (National Security) Rules of Procedure).

The National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 2004

57.

In the National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 200437, omit regulation 33 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

The Pension Protection Fund (Review and Reconsideration of Reviewable Matters) Regulations 2005

58.

In the Pension Protection Fund (Review and Reconsideration of Reviewable Matters) Regulations 200538, omit regulation 27 (meetings of the Reconsideration Committee).

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF Ombudsman) Order 2005

59.

In the Pension Protection Fund (PPF Ombudsman) Order 200539, omit paragraph (2)(k) of article 7 (restrictions on the disclosure of information) and the preceding “and”.

The Pension Protection Fund (Reference of Reviewable Matters to the PPF Ombudsman) Regulations 2005

60.

In the Pension Protection Fund (Reference of Reviewable Matters to the PPF Ombudsman) Regulations 200540, omit regulation 14 (attendance at proceedings by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

The Financial Assistance Scheme (Appeals) Regulations 2005

61.

In the Financial Assistance Scheme (Appeals) Regulations 200541, omit—

(a)

regulation 21 (attendance at proceedings by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council); and

(b)

regulation 28(3)(l) (restriction on use of documents and information provided for investigations).

The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Rules 2005

62.

In the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Rules 200542, omit rule 66(6)(c) (hearings in public or private).

The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006

63.

In the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 200643, omit regulation 27(4A) (appeals).

The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2006

64.

In the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Rules 200644, omit rule 27(7)(i) (attendance at hearings).

The National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Regulations 2006

65.

In the National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Regulations 200645 omit regulation 16 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Wales) Order 2007

66.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Wales) Order 200746 is revoked.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 2007

67.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 200747 is revoked.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Order 2007

68.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Order 200748 is revoked.

The Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008

69.

In the Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 200849, omit rule 19 (amendment of rule 30 of the Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2003).

The Company Names Adjudicator Rules 2008

70.

In the Company Names Adjudicator Rules 200850, omit rule 8(6) (public proceedings).

The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2008

71.

In the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 200851, in Schedule 1 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 52 to 54, 72(a), (c) and (d), 129, 137, 176, 238, 256(c), 288, 289, 299, 301 to 303 and 331.

The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008

72.

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 200852, omit paragraph 104(5)(d) of Schedule 3 (minor, consequential and supplemental provisions).

The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Amendment Rules 2008

73.

In the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Amendment Rules 200853, omit rule 2(5) (amendment of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No 2) Rules 2005).

The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009

74.

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 200954, in paragraph 188 of Schedule 1 (consequential amendments and supplemental provisions – primary legislation)—

(a)

for “tribunals under general supervision of council” substitute “tribunals to which this Act applies”;

(b)

in paragraph 188(a), for “tribunals under direct supervision of council” substitute “tribunals – general”;

(c)

in paragraph 188(b), for “tribunals under supervision of Scottish Committee” substitute “Scottish tribunals”.

The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009

75.

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 200955, omit paragraph 121 of Schedule 2 (consequential amendments to secondary legislation).

The Transfer of Functions of the Charity Tribunal Order 2009

76.

In the Transfer of Functions of the Charity Tribunal Order 200956, omit—

(a)

article 4(2) (consequential and transitional provisions); and

(b)

Schedule 2 (consequential amendment to secondary legislation).

The Transfer of Functions of the Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Order 2009

77.

In the Transfer of Functions of the Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Order 200957, omit paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 (consequential amendments to secondary legislation).

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Amendment) Order 2009

78.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Amendment) Order 200958 is revoked.

The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009

79.

In the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 200959, omit—

(a)

paragraph 6(4) of Schedule 3 (the Board); and

(b)

paragraph 6 of Schedule 6 (consequential amendments).

The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010

80.

In the Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 201060, omit paragraph 28 of Schedule 2 (consequential provisions – secondary legislation).

The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010

81.

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 201061, omit paragraph 143 of Schedule 3 (consequential amendments to secondary legislation).

The Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (Renfrewshire Council) Regulations 2010

82.

In the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (Renfrewshire Council) Regulations 201062, omit regulation 9(4)(b) (right of Council member to attend hearing) and the preceding “; or”

The Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010

83.

In the Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 201063, omit—

(a)

regulation 35(7) (appeals against decisions of the ORR); and

(b)

regulation 36(7) (appeals against decisions of railway undertakings and infrastructure managers).

The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Rules 2010

84.

In the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Rules 201064, omit rule 15 (amendment of rule 27 (attendance at hearings)).

The Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2010

85.

In the Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment Rules 201065, omit rule 2(6) (amendment of the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001).

The National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010

86.

In the National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 201066, omit regulation 2(9) (amendment of the principal regulations).

The National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010

87.

In the National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 201067, omit regulation 2(7) (amendment of the National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 2004).

The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (England) Regulations 2011

88.

The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (England) Regulations 201168 are amended as follows.

89.

In regulation 24 (inspection of premises and neighbourhood), omit paragraph (2)(b) and the preceding “; and”.

90.

In regulation 32 (persons entitled to be present at a hearing held in private), omit paragraph (1)(b).

The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

91.

In the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 201169, omit regulation 2(8)(a) (amendments to the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006).

The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011

92.

In the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 201170, omit regulation 37(5) (appeals in Great Britain).

The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Disability Claims Procedure) Rules 2011

93.

In the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Disability Claims Procedure) Rules 201171, omit rule 28(7)(i) (attendance at hearings).

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2011

94.

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Amendment Order 201172 is revoked.

The Bus Lane Contraventions (Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2011

95.

In the Bus Lane Contraventions (Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 201173, in regulation 18 (procedure at a hearing), omit paragraph (4)(b) and the preceding “; and”.

The Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (East Ayrshire Council) Regulations 2012

96.

In the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (East Ayrshire Council) Regulations 201274, in regulation 9 (procedure at a hearing), omit paragraph (4)(b) and the preceding “; or”.

The Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (South Ayrshire Council) Regulations 2012

97.

In the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (South Ayrshire Council) Regulations 201275, in regulation 9 (procedure at a hearing), omit paragraph (4)(b) and the preceding “; or”.

The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (Wales) Regulations 2012

98.

In the Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (Wales) Regulations 201276, in regulation 24 (inspection of premises and neighbourhood), omit paragraph (2)(b) and the preceding “; and”.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order abolishes the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (AJTC), which was set up by section 44 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The Schedule makes consequential amendments etc.

An impact assessment was prepared in relation to the abolition of the AJTC as part of the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the Public Bodies Act 2011; it is available at http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/reform-public-bodies.htm.