SCHEDULES
F1F1SCHEDULE 4
Part I Authorisation of Bodies
Part II Approval Required by Section 29
Part III Revocation of Designation of Authorised Body
C1F2Part I Designation of bodies and approval of regulations and rules
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Sch. 4 Pt. I extended (27.9.1999) by 1999 c.22, ss. 105, 108(3), Sch. 14 Pt. III para. 17(1) (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2))
C2F3Part II Approval in cases of altered regulations, rules or rights
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Sch. 4 Pt. II extended (27.9.1999) by 1999 c. 22, ss. 105, 108(3), Sch. 14 Pt. III para. 17(2) (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2))
F4Part III Alteration of regulations and rules by order
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F5Notice to authorised body
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F617
1
If the F7Secretary of State considers—
a
that any of the qualification regulations of an authorised body may unduly restrict a right of audience or right to conduct litigation or the exercise of such a right, or
b
that any of the rules of conduct of an authorised body may unduly restrict the exercise of such a right,
he may give written notice to the body.
2
Before giving notice to an authorised body under sub-paragraph (1) the F7Secretary of State shall inform each of the designated judges that he intends to do so.
F8Representations by authorised body
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F918
1
The notice shall invite the authorised body to make representations in writing to the F11Secretary of State.
2
Any such representations must be made before the end of—
a
the period of three months beginning with the date on which the notice was given; or
b
such other period as the authorised body and the F11Secretary of State may agree.
3
When that period has expired the F11Secretary of State shall consider, in the light of any representations made under sub-paragraph (2), whether he proposes to make alterations of the qualification regulations or rules of conduct.
4
If the F11Secretary of State proposes to make alterations of the qualification regulations or rules of conduct he shall send a copy of—
a
the alterations which he proposes to make; and
b
any representations made under sub-paragraph (2),
to the Consultative Panel, the F10OFT and each of the designated judges.
F12Advice of Consultative Panel
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F1319
1
The Consultative Panel shall consider whether the alterations should be made.
2
The F14Secretary of State and the authorised body shall provide the Consultative Panel with such additional information as it may reasonably require.
3
When the Consultative Panel has completed its consideration it shall give such advice to the F14Secretary of State as it thinks fit.
4
The Consultative Panel shall publish any advice given by it under this paragraph.
F15Advice of F16Office of Fair Trading
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Words in the cross-heading before Sch. 4 para. 20 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(d); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F1720
1
The F18OFT shall consider whether making the alterations would have, or be likely to have, any significant effect on competition.
2
3
4
5
The F18OFTshall, so far as practicable, exclude from anything published under sub-paragraph (4) any matter which relates to the affairs of a particular person (other than the authorised body) the publication of which would, or might in F22its opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that person.
6
Section 46 shall apply in relation to the investigation of any matter with a view to its consideration under this paragraph as it applies in relation to the investigation of any matter under section 45.
F24Further representations by authorised body
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F2521
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2
F28Advice of designated judges
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F2922
1
The F31Secretary of State shall send to each of the designated judges a copy of—
a
the advice of the Consultative Panel and the F30OFT; and
b
any representations made under paragraph 21(2).
2
Each of the designated judges shall then consider whether the alterations should be made.
3
The F31Secretary of State and the authorised body shall provide each of the designated judges with such additional information as he may reasonably require.
4
When each of the designated judges has completed his consideration he shall give such advice to the F31Secretary of State as he thinks fit.
F32Decision by F36Secretary of State
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F3323
1
After considering—
a
the advice given by the Consultative Panel and any representations made about it;
b
the advice given by the F34OFT and any representations made about it; and
c
the advice given by each of the designated judges under paragraph 22,
the F35Secretary of State shall decide whether to make the alterations.
2
When the F35Secretary of State has made his decision he shall notify the authorised body of it.
3
If the F35Secretary of State has decided to make the alterations he shall also notify the authorised body of the reasons for his decision.
F37Order effecting alterations
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F3824
If the F39Secretary of State has decided to make the alterations he may make an order giving effect to the alterations.
F40Part IV Revocation of designation
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F41Order in Council
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F4225
1
Where an Order in Council has been made designating a body as an authorised body for the purposes of section 27, or for the purposes of section 28, the F43Secretary of State may recommend to Her Majesty that an Order in Council be made revoking that designation.
2
A recommendation may be made under sub-paragraph (1) only if—
a
the authorised body has made a written request to the F43Secretary of State asking for it to be made;
b
the authorised body has agreed in writing to its being made; or
c
the F43Secretary of State is satisfied that the circumstances at the time when he is considering whether to make the recommendation are such that, had that body then been applying to become an authorised body, its application would have failed.
F44 Requirement to seek advice
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F4526
F48 Advice of Consultative Panel
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F4927
1
The Consultative Panel shall carry out such investigations with respect to the authorised body as it considers appropriate.
2
The F50Secretary of State and the authorised body shall provide the Consultative Panel with such additional information as it may reasonably require.
3
When the Consultative Panel has completed its investigations it shall—
a
advise the F50Secretary of State as to whether or not there appear to be grounds for making the recommendation; and
b
if its advice is that there appear to be such grounds, advise the F50Secretary of State as to the transitional and incidental provision (if any) which it considers should be included in any Order made in pursuance of it.
4
The Consultative Panel shall publish any advice given by it under this paragraph.
F51Advice of F52Office of Fair Trading
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Words in the cross-heading before Sch. 4 para. 28 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(e); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F5328
1
The F54OFT shall consider whether revoking the designation would have, or be likely to have, any significant effect on competition.
2
3
4
5
The F54OFTshall, so far as practicable, exclude from anything published under sub-paragraph (4) any matter which relates to the affairs of a particular person (other than the authorised body) the publication of which would, or might in F58its opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that person.
6
Section 46 shall apply in relation to the investigation of any matter with a view to its consideration under this paragraph as it applies in relation to the investigation of any matter under section 45.
F60Notice to authorised body
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F6129
1
When the F63Secretary of State has received the advice of the Consultative Panel and the F62OFT, he may give to the body a notice containing—
a
a copy of the advice; and
b
a statement of the effect of an Order made in pursuance of the recommendation.
2
The notice shall invite the authorised body to make representations in writing to the F63Secretary of State.
3
Any such representations must be made before the end of—
a
the period of three months beginning with the date on which the notice was given; or
b
such other period as the authorised body and the F63Secretary of State may agree.
F64Notice to members of authorised body
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F6530
1
Where the F66Secretary of State—
a
has given a notice to an authorised body under paragraph 29(1); or
b
is proposing to make a recommendation in relation to an authorised body in reliance on paragraph 25(2)(a) or (b),
he shall take such steps as are reasonably practicable to bring the matter to the attention of the members of the authorised body and of any other persons who, in his opinion, are likely to be affected by an Order made in pursuance of the recommendation.
2
Any such steps shall include inviting those members and other persons to make representations to the F66Secretary of State.
3
Any such representations—
a
shall, except in such circumstances as the F66Secretary of State may specify, be in writing; and
b
must be made before the end of the period of three months beginning with such date as may be specified by the F66Secretary of State.
F67Advice of designated judges
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F6831
1
The F70Secretary of State shall send to each of the designated judges—
a
a copy of any written representations made under paragraph 30 and a note of any oral representations made under that paragraph; and
2
Each of the designated judges shall then consider whether the F70Secretary of State should make the recommendation.
3
The F70Secretary of State and the authorised body shall provide each of the designated judges with such additional information as he may reasonably require.
4
When each of the designated judges has completed his consideration he shall give such advice to the F70Secretary of State as he thinks fit.
F71Consideration by F75Secretary of State
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F7232
Before deciding whether to make the recommendation the F74Secretary of State shall consider—
a
any representations made under paragraph 30 and the advice given by each of the designated judges; and
F76The Order
Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F7733
1
An Order made in pursuance of a recommendation under paragraph 25 may include any appropriate transitional and incidental provision.
2
Where an Order is made in relation to a body in pursuance of such a recommendation, the grant of any rights of audience, or rights to conduct litigation, to any person by the body shall cease to have effect, subject to any transitional provision included in the Order.
3
Where such an Order is made, the F78Secretary of State shall—
a
give the body written notice of the making of the Order and of his reasons for recommending that it be made;
b
take such steps as are reasonably practicable to bring the making of the Order to the attention of the members of that body; and
c
publish notice of the making of the Order in such manner as he considers appropriate for bringing it to the attention of persons (other than those members) who, in his opinion, are likely to be affected by the Order.
Sch. 4 repealed (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 210, 211, Sch. 21 para. 100(a), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h)(i)(viii)(nn) (subject to art. 6)