SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 8Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses
1Deputy Commissioner
1
The Secretary of State must appoint a Deputy Commissioner for Victims and Witnesses (referred to in this Schedule as the Deputy Commissioner).
2
Before appointing the Deputy Commissioner the Secretary of State must consult the Attorney General and the Lord Chancellor as to the person to be appointed.
3
The Deputy Commissioner must act as the Commissioner—
a
during any period when the office of Commissioner is vacant;
b
at any time when the Commissioner is absent or is unable toact.
4
The Deputy Commissioner is not to be regarded—
a
as the servant or agent of the Crown, or
b
as enjoying any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown.