Courts Act 2003

60 Functions of Chief Inspector E+W

(1) The Chief Inspector must make an annual report to the Lord Chancellor as to the discharge of the functions of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Court Administration.

(2) The Lord Chancellor may give directions as to—

(a) the information to be included in the report,

(b) the form of the report, and

(c) the time by which the report is to be made.

(3) The Lord Chancellor must, within one month of receiving the annual report, lay a copy of it before both Houses of Parliament.

[F1 (4) The Chief Inspector must—

(a) report to the Lord Chancellor on any matter which the Lord Chancellor refers to him and which is connected with the courts listed in section 59(2);

(b) report to the Secretary of State on any matter which the Secretary of State refers to him and which is connected with CAFCASS functions or related functions of any other person.]

(5) The Chief Inspector may designate an inspector of court administration to discharge his functions during any period when he is absent or unable to act.

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 60(4) substituted (1.4.2005) by The Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/252), art. 5

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 60(4): functions transferred (1.4.2005) by The Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/252), art. 2(c)