8(1)The Commission shall consider representations made in relation to an inquiry, investigation or assessment.E+W+S
(2)But the Commission may, where they think it appropriate, refuse to consider representations—
(a)made neither by nor on behalf of a person specified in the terms of reference, or
(b)made on behalf of a person specified in the terms of reference by a person who is not [F1a relevant lawyer]F1.
[F2(2A)“Relevant lawyer” means—
(a)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland, or
(b)a person who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to an activity which constitutes the exercise of a right of audience or the conduct of litigation (within the meaning of that Act).]
F2(3)If the Commission refuse to consider representations in reliance on sub-paragraph (2) they shall give the person who makes them written notice of the Commission's decision and the reasons for it.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(2)(b) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 152(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)
F2Sch. 2 para. 8(2A) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 152(b) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)