Part 17

The Tribunal
CHAPTER 3

References to Tribunal

References by Commission
325
1
A question which—
a
has arisen in connection with the exercise by the Commission of any of its functions, and
b
involves either the operation of charity law in any respect or its application to a particular state of affairs,
may be referred to the Tribunal by the Commission if the Commission considers it desirable to refer the question to the Tribunal.
2
The Commission may make such a reference only with the consent of the Attorney General.
3
The Commission is to be a party to proceedings before the Tribunal on the reference.
4
The following are entitled to be parties to proceedings before the Tribunal on the reference—
a
the Attorney General, and
b
with the Tribunal's permission—
i
the charity trustees of any charity which is likely to be affected by the Tribunal's decision on the reference,
ii
any such charity which is a body corporate, and
iii
any other person who is likely to be so affected.