Part 7Operating and Personal Licences: Appeals
I1148Legal assistance
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The Lord Chancellor may by regulations establish a scheme for the provision of legal assistance to appellants to the Tribunal.
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Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular—
a
specify the kinds of assistance that may be provided;
b
specify the classes of person by whom assistance may be provided;
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enable the Tribunal to determine eligibility for assistance by reference to criteria specified in the regulations;
f
make provision for an appeal against refusal of assistance;
g
enable assistance to be granted subject to conditions or restrictions imposed by the Tribunal (which may, in particular, include conditions requiring—
i
a person receiving assistance to contribute towards its cost;
ii
a person who received assistance to defray all or part of its cost in specified circumstances);
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enable the Tribunal to vary or revoke a decision that assistance should be provided;
i
include provision for enforcement of a duty of payment arising under the regulations (which may, in particular, confer jurisdiction on a court).
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Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular, apply generally or only—
a
in relation to specified kinds of appeal;
b
in specified circumstances.
4
The Lord Chancellor shall defray the costs of assistance provided under the scheme (subject to subsection (2)(g)).
5
Regulations under this section shall have no effect in relation to proceedings heard or to be heard by the Tribunal sitting in Scotland.