Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 4 Pt. II extended (27.9.1999) by 1999 c. 22, ss. 105, 108(3), Sch. 14 Pt. III para. 17(2) (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2))
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F48(1)If an authorised body makes an alteration of its qualification regulations or rules of conduct, the alteration shall not have effect unless approved by the [F5Secretary of State].
(2)If an authorised body makes an alteration of—
(a)any rights of audience granted by it (including the grant of a new right of audience); or
(b)any rights to conduct litigation granted by it (including the grant of a new right to conduct litigation),
the qualification regulations and rules of conduct of the body shall not have effect in relation to the rights as altered unless approved by the [F5Secretary of State].
(3)If a question arises whether approval is required by virtue of this paragraph it shall be for the [F5Secretary of State] to decide.
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F5Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
Textual Amendments
F6Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F7Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F89(1)An application by a body for the [F9Secretary of State] to approve—
(a)an alteration of qualification regulations or rules of conduct; or
(b)qualification regulations or rules of conduct in relation to altered rights,
shall be made in writing.
(2)The application shall be accompanied by—
(a)the qualification regulations and rules of conduct;
(b)a statement of the alteration of the regulations, rules or rights; and
(c)such explanatory material as the applicant considers is likely to be needed for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.
(3)The applicant shall provide the [F9Secretary of State] with such additional information as he may reasonably require.
(4)The [F9Secretary of State] shall—
(a)send a copy of the application and accompanying material and any information provided under sub-paragraph (3) to each of the designated judges; and
(b)consider whether it would be appropriate to seek the advice of either or both of the Consultative Panel and the [F10OFT].
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F9Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F10Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
Textual Amendments
F11Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F1210(1)If the [F13Secretary of State] considers that it would not be appropriate to seek the advice of the Consultative Panel or the [F14OFT], he—
(a)shall inform each of the designated judges that that is his view; and
(b)may inform each of them of his provisional view as to whether or not the application should be granted.
(2)If so informed, each of the designated judges shall consider whether the application should be granted.
(3)The applicant shall provide each of the designated judges with such additional information as he may reasonably require.
(4)When each of the designated judges has completed his consideration he shall give such advice to the [F13Secretary of State] as he thinks fit.
(5)After considering the advice given by each of the designated judges, the [F13Secretary of State] shall consider again whether or not it would be appropriate to seek the advice of either or both of—
(a)the Consultative Panel; and
(b)the [F14OFT],
before deciding whether to grant the application.
Textual Amendments
F12Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F13Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F14Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
Textual Amendments
F15Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F1611(1)If the [F17Secretary of State] decides (after considering the matter under paragraph 9(4)(b) or 10(5)) to seek the advice of the Consultative Panel, he shall send to the Consultative Panel a copy of—
(a)the application and accompanying material; and
(b)any information provided under paragraph 9(3).
(2)The Consultative Panel shall consider whether the application should be granted.
(3)The applicant shall provide the Consultative Panel with such additional information as it may reasonably require.
(4)When the Consultative Panel has completed its consideration it shall give such advice to the [F17Secretary of State] as it thinks fit.
(5)The Consultative Panel shall publish any advice given by it under this paragraph.
Textual Amendments
F16Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F17Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
Textual Amendments
F18Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F19Words in the cross-heading before Sch. 4 para. 12 substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(c); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F2012(1)If the [F21Secretary of State] decides (after considering the matter under paragraph 9(4)(b) or 10(5)) to seek the advice of the [F22OFT], he shall send to the [F22OFT] a copy of—
(a)the application and accompanying material; and
(b)any information provided under paragraph 9(3).
(2)The [F22OFT] shall consider whether granting the application would have, or be likely to have, any significant effect on competition.
(3)The applicant shall provide the [F22OFT] with such additional information as [F23it] may reasonably require.
(4)When the [F22OFT] has completed [F24its] consideration [F24it] shall give such advice to the [F21Secretary of State] as [F24it] thinks fit.
(5)The [F22OFT] shall publish any advice given by [F25it]under this paragraph.
(6)The [F22OFT]shall, so far as practicable, exclude from anything published under sub-paragraph (5) any matter which relates to the affairs of a particular person (other than the applicant) the publication of which would, or might in [F26its] opinion, seriously and prejudicially affect the interests of that person.
(7)Section 46 shall apply in relation to the investigation of any matter with a view to its consideration under this paragraph as it applies in relation to the investigation of any matter under section 45.
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F21Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F22Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F23Word in Sch. 4 para. 12(3) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(c)(i); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F24Words in Sch. 4 para. 12(4) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(c)(ii); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F25Word in Sch. 4 para. 12(5) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(c)(iii); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F26Word in Sch. 4 para. 12(6) substituted (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(c)(iv); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
Textual Amendments
F27Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F2813(1)If the [F29Secretary of State] has sought the advice of the Consultative Panel or the [F30OFT] he shall, on receiving it, send a copy to the applicant.
(2)The applicant shall be allowed a period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the copy is sent to him, or such other period as the applicant and the [F29Secretary of State] may agree, to make representations about the advice to the [F29Secretary of State].
Textual Amendments
F28Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F29Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F30Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
Textual Amendments
F31Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F3214(1)If the [F33Secretary of State] has sought the advice of the Consultative Panel or the [F34OFT] he shall, on receiving it, send to each of the designated judges a copy of—
(a)the advice; and
(b)any representations made under paragraph 13(2).
(2)Each of the designated judges shall then consider (or consider again) whether the application should be granted.
(3)The applicant shall provide each of the designated judges with such additional information as he may reasonably require.
(4)When each of the designated judges has completed his consideration he shall give such advice to the [F33Secretary of State] as he thinks fit.
Textual Amendments
F32Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F33Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F34Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
Textual Amendments
F35Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F36Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
F3715(1)After considering—
(a)any advice given by the Consultative Panel and any representations made about it;
(b)any advice given by the [F38OFT] and any representations made about it; and
(c)the advice given by each of the designated judges (under paragraph 10 or 14 or both of those paragraphs),
the [F39Secretary of State] shall decide whether to grant the application.
(2)The [F39Secretary of State] may not refuse the application unless he has received advice from the Consultative Panel.
(3)When the [F39Secretary of State] has made his decision he shall notify the applicant of it.
(4)If the [F39Secretary of State] has decided to refuse the application he shall also notify the applicant of the reasons for his decision.
Textual Amendments
F37Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F38Sch. 4: "OFT" substituted (1.4.2003) in each place for "Director" by 2002 c. 40, ss. 278, 279, Sch. 25 para. 23(10)(a); S.I. 2003/766, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)
F39Words in Schs. 3-6 substituted (19.8.2003) by The Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1887), art. 9, Sch. 2 para. 8(1)(d) (with arts. 6, 8)
Textual Amendments
F40Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c. 22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)
F4116Where the application is granted—
(a)in a case within sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 8, the alteration of the qualification regulations or rules of conduct is approved; and
(b)in a case within sub-paragraph (2) of that paragraph, the qualification regulations or rules of conduct are approved in relation to the rights as altered.
Textual Amendments
F41Sch. 4 substituted (1.1.2000) by 1999 c.22, s. 41, Sch. 5 para. 2 (with Sch. 14 para. 7(2)); S.I. 1999/3344, art. 2(a) (subject to art. 4, Sch. 2 of that S.I.)