Authorised court and tribunal staff: legal advice and judicial functions

Part of Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill [Lords] – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:30 am on 4 December 2018.

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Photo of Alex Chalk Alex Chalk Conservative, Cheltenham 10:30, 4 December 2018

Those are reassuring words. Will the rule committee have the right to request when, in certain circumstances, an exercise of discretion that might otherwise be innocuous—say, for the sake of argument, granting an adjournment—could lead to a material impact on the rights of an individual, that there could be a right of review in those circumstances? Does the Minister follow? It is important that that flexibility is in place.