Part IX Hearings and Appeals
Legal assistance before the Tribunal
134 Legal assistance scheme.
(1)
The Lord Chancellor may by regulations establish a scheme governing the provision of legal assistance in connection with proceedings before the Tribunal.
(2)
If the Lord Chancellor establishes a scheme under subsection (1), it must provide that a person is eligible for assistance only if—
(a)
he falls within subsection (3); and
(b)
he fulfils such other criteria (if any) as may be prescribed as a result of section 135(1)(d).
(3)
A person falls within this subsection if he is an individual who has referred a matter to the Tribunal under section 127(4).
(4)
In this Part of this Act “the legal assistance scheme” means any scheme in force under subsection (1).