Reserve Forces Act 1996

90Appointment of panel of chairmen

(1)There shall be a panel of chairmen of reserve forces appeal tribunals appointed by the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Advocate.

(2)No person may be appointed to the panel unless he is—

(a)a person who has a 10 year general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the [1990 c. 41.] Courts and Legal Services Act 1990);

(b)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing; or

(c)a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing.

(3)The appointment of a person to the panel shall be for such term as may be determined by the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Advocate.

(4)A member of the panel shall vacate his office on the day on which he attains the age of 70 years; but this subsection is subject to section 26(4) to (6) of the [1993 c. 8.] Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (power to authorise continuance in office up to the age of 75 years).

(5)There shall be paid to members of the panel such fees, allowances and expenses (if any) as the Secretary of State may determine.