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.