SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Proceedings relating to terrorism prevention and investigation measures

8Use of advisers

1

In any TPIM proceedings or appeal proceedings the relevant court may if it thinks fit—

a

call in aid one or more advisers appointed for the purposes of this paragraph by the Lord Chancellor, and

b

hear and dispose of the proceedings with the assistance of the adviser or advisers.

2

The Lord Chancellor may appoint advisers for the purposes of this paragraph only with the approval of—

a

the Lord President of the Court of Session, in relation to an adviser who may be called in aid wholly or mainly in Scotland;

b

the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, in relation to an adviser who may be called in aid wholly or mainly in Northern Ireland;

c

the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, in any other case.

3

Rules of court may regulate the use of advisers in proceedings who are called in aid under sub-paragraph (1).

4

The Lord Chancellor may pay such remuneration, expenses and allowances to advisers appointed for the purposes of this paragraph as the Lord Chancellor may determine.