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If you are thinking about setting up a business, and need it done quickly and easily with no additional requirements, then this package is the perfect choice.
This package is a cheap and efficient way to begin business, and includes the provision of a registered office address in London for the duration of one year.
This package is a not expensive and efficient way to begin business, and includes the provision of a registered office address in London and a nominee secretary for the duration of one year.
This package is one of the most cost effective and the efficient way to start a UK company, which includes a registered office address in London, a nominee secretary, and a nominee director for the duration of one year.
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Private Company Limited by Shares:

  • A private company limited by shares in England and Wales must have at least one director, one shareholder, and may have a secretary.

  • You need at least one person to form this type of company. If there is only one director, and that director is a natural person in your company, that director can also act as the secretary.

  • A company must have at least one director who is a natural person. This requirement is met if the office of director is held by a natural person as a corporation sole or otherwise by virtue of an office.

  • You can register a sole director' company, if you are familiar with the secretaries duties and responsibilities, because all of them belongs to a sole director.

  • The directors and secretary of your company can also be shareholders.

  • The Companies Act imposes no restriction on the minimum age of company directors. However Companies House will actively discourage the appointment of anyone under the age of 16 from taking up a company directorship on the grounds that the individuals concerned may not fully understand the legal liabilities that go with the position and for the most part will not have the experience necessary to perform the duties of a company director.

  • Under the Companies Act 2006, there is no restriction on any or all of the members/shareholders being from an overseas country (i.e. outside the United Kingdom in terms of residency, domicile, citizenship, place of incorporation or all or any of those concepts).

  • There is no requirement for the officers of your company to be UK citizens or residents, nor for them to hold valid work permits.

  • Owning, or being an officer of a UK company does not, however, grant you any right to live or work in the UK if you are a foreign national.

  • Your company must have a registered office address within England or Wales; this is the official address of your company and will be on the public record as such.

  • Your company must hold its official company documents at its registered office address: its register of shareholders, and its constitutional documents.

  • So long as you maintain a registered office address in England or Wales, you can conduct your business from any place in the world: you do not have to run your business from your registered office address.

  • Coddan offers company formation, ready-made company registration for UK limited companies. We offer electronic filing enterprises & registering corporation services. In addition to business registrations, we offer trademark registration, shareholder agreements, toll-free numbers, telephone answering, virtual office and company searches for UK limited companies. You are an accountant for whom company establishment is a frequent activity or an individual ordering your first company registrations. Start a company by incorporating or forming a LTD, PLC or LLP at Coddan. Learn about incorporation & how to incorporate your business online: register a business name, company registration, business registration numbers, company house web filing - business name registration check. Whether you start-up online, register London business or form a corporation Scotland, we can help you understand the business start-up process for filing LTD United Kingdom.
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    Specializes in company registration and secretarial services. Provides list of shelf company, services and cost quotation, business name registration, company house direct, starting a business - sole trader business registration.

    This is actually a pretty good reason to incorporate in Delaware or Nevada. In fact, you could be a foreigner from Lebanon, never setting foot on American soil, form a Delaware corporation and no one would know who you are! However, many states will require the owners and/or officers and/or directors information while operating in that state (as a foreign corp.). Besides, how many small businesses require anonymity? Incorporate, incorporation, incorporating, incorporation services, incorporating services, incorporate Wyoming business online, incorporating Oregon business, New York LLC formation, Louisiana limited liability corporation, Texas articles of incorporation, Florida company incorporation, California non profit corporation, corporate name search offshore, BVI corporate name availability, Seychelles corporate name registration.
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    A business may be conducted by a company as an entity in its own right and comes into existence by incorporation under companies legislation which also regulates the running of the company and sets out the duties of its officers. In recent years trading trusts have been commonly used as the structure for carrying on a business with their main objective of tax minimization. A trust requires a trustee to act on behalf of a trust and it has been preferable to have a company newly incorporated to act as the trustee as it is believed that this limits the liability of the trust to the paid-up capital of the Trustee Company. A trust is formed by a gift or settlement being made to the trustee on behalf of the, as yet unformed, trust. A solicitor draws up a Trust Deed setting out the powers and formalizing the administration of the trust. The trust has beneficiaries rather than shareholders as in a company, who are entitled to distributions of capital and/or income and these distributions, are controlled by the trustee.
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    The distribution made to beneficiaries are subject to income tax as part of their personal income and are liable for provisional tax on these distributions. Citizens and residents of other countries may incorporate in the United Kingdom through the standard incorporation procedures set forth by each state. Provides UK company formations, trademark registration, registered office facilities and company secretary services. Professional company formation, register your company online, we may establish new business at one day. An online guide to starting up and expanding your business.
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    This is one of our most popular packages with worldwide customers, and includes: -

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  • Our Deluxe package is a fast and easy option, it is ideal for the UK, EU, and international small to medium businesses who wish to appoint a nominee director and a nominee secretary in order to maintain the anonymity of the real owner, and it includes: -

  • Incorporation of your company from scratch using one of our registered office addresses in London, our nominee director and nominee secretary. We can appoint your own candidate(s) to the role of shareholder(s), or you can appoint a nominee sharholder provided by Coddan;
  • The standard capital on formation is £1.00, this is divided into 1.00 ordinary share valued at £1.00 (a minimum of one share must be issued);
  • The formation of a limited company usually takes as little as four to six hours from the time that your application and payment are received by Coddan;
  • The government fee for incorporation is included in the price of this package;
    • The provision of a registered office address for 12 months is included in the price of this package (our registered office address service is charged annually);
    • The provision of a nominee secretary for 12 months is included in the price of this package (our nominee secretary service is charged annually);
    • The provision of a nominee director for 12 months is also included in the price of this package (our nominee director service is charged annually);

    The following two hard bound copies of corporate documents, will be send by post to you upon formation of your private limited company: -

  • A laminated copy of the certificate of incorporation of your company;
  • A hard bound copy of the memorandum and articles of association;
  • A hard bound copy of the minutes of the first meeting of directors;
  • Share certificates, and your company register;
  • The general power of attorney signed by a nominee director;
  • Pre-signed, undated resignation letter from a nominee director;
  • The agreement for the provision of nominee service and indemnification of nominee.
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  • This is our most popular package with the UK residents, and includes: -

  • The registration of your company from scratch using your own registered office address, and appoint your own candidates to the roles of director, secretary (if needed), and shareholder;
  • The standard capital on formation is £1.00, this is divided into 1.00 ordinary share valued at £1.00 (a minimum of one share must be issued);
  • The formation of a limited company usually takes as little as four to six hours from the time that your application and payment are received by Coddan;
  • The government fee for incorporation is included in the price of this package;
  • The following documents, which need to be printed and signed, will be e-mailed to you upon formation of your company: -

  • A certificate of incorporation (requires PDF file reader);
  • The memorandum & articles of association (requires PDF file reader);
  • The first meeting of the board of directors (requires PDF file reader);
  • Share certificates and a company register (requires PDF file reader).
  • *If you do not have an a valid address in the UK, which can be used as the registered office address for your company, please check our Economy package. The non-UK address cannot be acceptable as the office address for the UK company.

    This is our most popular package with the UK and EU residents, and includes: -

  • The registration your company from scratch using one of our registered office addresses, and appoint your own candidates to the roles of director, secretary (if needed), and shareholder;
  • The standard capital on formation is £1.00, this is divided into 1.00 ordinary share valued at £1.00 (a minimum of one share must be issued);
  • The formation of a limited company usually takes as little as four to six hours from the time that your application and payment are received by Coddan;
  • The government fee for incorporation is included in the price of this package;
    • The provision of a registered office address for 12 months is also included in the price of this package (our registered office address service is charged annually);

    The following documents, which need to be printed and signed, will be e-mailed to you upon formation of your company: -

  • A certificate of incorporation (requires PDF file reader);
  • The memorandum & articles of association (requires PDF file reader);
  • The first meeting of the board of directors (requires PDF file reader);
  • Share certificates and a company register (requires PDF file reader).
  • This is another one very popular package with worldwide customers, and includes: -

  • The formation of a company limited by guarantee usually takes as little as five to seven working days from the time that your application and payment are received by Coddan;
  • The incorporation your BVI company limited by guarantee from scratch using our registered agent & registered office address, and appoint your own candidate to the role of a members;
  • The government and initiation fees for incorporation are included in the price of this package;
  • The search for a company name availability, confirmation, and reservation;
  • An original certificate of incorporation
  • A hard bound copy of the memorandum & articles of association
  • The preparation and submission of the memorandum and articles of association;
  • A local registered office address and a local registered agent for 12 months are included in the price of this package (our registered agent & office address service are charged annually);
  • The provision of a nominee director for one year is also included in the price of this package (our nominee director service is charged annually);

  • To receive an original of the certificate of incorporation from the Companies Registrar usually takes as little as two to three days from the time of incorporation.
  • The following hard bound copy of corporate documents, will be posted to you upon formation of your company limited by guarantee: -

  • An original certificate of incorporation;
  • A hard bound copy of the memorandum and articles of association;
  • The minutes of the first meeting of the board of directors;
  • A completed register of directors and members;
  • An elegant printed membership certificates;
  • A pliers seal.
  • The general power of attorney signed by a nominee director (additional fee applies);
  • Pre-signed, undated resignation letter from a nominee director;
  • The agreement for the provision of a nominee service and indemnification of nominee.
  • This is our most popular package with international customers, and includes: -

  • The formation of a company limited by guarantee usually takes as little as five to seven working days from the time that your application and payment are received by Coddan;
  • The registration your BVI company limited by guarantee from scratch using our registered agent & registered office address, and appoint our own candidates to the role of a nominee director and a nominee member;
  • The government and initiation fees for incorporation are included in the price of this package;
  • The search for a company name availability, confirmation, and reservation;
  • The preparation and submission of the memorandum and articles of association;
  • A local registered office address and a local registered agent for one year are included in the price of this package (our registered agent & office address service are charged annually);
  • The provision of a nominee director for 12 months is included in the price of this package (our nominee director service is charged annually);
  • A completed register of directors and members
  • The provision of a nominee member for 12 months is also included in the price of this package (our nominee member service is charged annually);

  • To receive an original of the certificate of incorporation from the Companies Registrar usually takes as little as two to three days from the time of incorporation.
  • The following hard bound copy of corporate documents, will be posted to you upon formation of your company limited by guarantee: -

  • An original certificate of incorporation;
  • A hard bound copy of the memorandum and articles of association;
  • The minutes of the first meeting of the board of directors;
  • A completed register of directors and members;
  • An elegant printed membership certificates;
  • A pliers seal.
  • Pre-signed, undated letters of resignation from a nominee director and a nominee member;
  • A general power of attorney signed by a nominee director (additional fee applies);
  • A declaration of trust from a nominee member;
  • An indemnity letter for the power of attorney;
  • A nominee agreement which provides for the indemnification of the nominees.
  • This is another one of our most popular packages for small and medium size businesses, such as those being run by a sole director from home, and for companies owned by overseas residents who still need a local registered office address, but would rather not open a local office in the UK;

    This package is often chosen by such customers, who are looking to minimise a sole director' personal liability (and who are not quite familiar with the UK corporate legislation), because this package includes thye provision of a nominee secretary for 12 months. This package is also includes: -

  • The registration your company from scratch using one of our registered office addresses, and appoint your own candidates to the roles of director, and shareholder;
  • The standard capital on formation is £1.00, this is divided into 1.00 ordinary share valued at £1.00 (a minimum of one share must be issued);
  • The formation of a limited company usually takes as little as four to six hours from the time that your application and payment are received by Coddan;
  • The government fee for incorporation is included in the price of this package;
    • The provision of a registered office address for 12 months is included in the price of this package (our registered office address service is charged annually);
    • The provision of a nominee secretary for 12 months is also included in the price of this package (our nominee secretary service is charged annually);

    The following hard bound copy of the corporate documents, will be send by post to you, upon formation of your private limited company: -

  • A laminated copy of the certificate of incorporation of your company;
  • A hard bound copy of the memorandum and articles of association;
  • A hard bound copy of the minutes of the first meeting of directors;
  • Share certificates, and your company register.
  • This is another one very popular package with worldwide customers, and includes: -

  • The formation of a limited partnership usually takes as little as five to seven working days from the time that your application and payment are received by Coddan;
  • The incorporation your BVI offshore limited partnership from scratch using our registered agent & registered office address, and appoint your own candidate to the role of a general partner;
  • The government and initiation fees for registration are included in the price of this package;
  • The search for a limited partnership name availability, confirmation, and reservation;
  • The preparation and submission of the partnership agreement;
  • A local registered office address and a local registered agent for 12 months are included in the price of this package (our registered agent & office address service are charged annually);
  • The provision of a nominee limited partner for one year is also included in the price of this package (our nominee limited partner service is charged annually);

  • To receive an original of the certificate of incorporation from the Companies Registrar usually takes as little as two to three days from the time of incorporation.
  • The following hard bound copy of corporate documents, will be posted to you upon formation of your offshore company: -

  • An original certificate of incorporation;
  • A hard bound copy of the partnership agreement;
  • The minutes of the first meeting of the board of partners;
  • A completed register of partners;
  • An elegant printed membership certificates;
  • A pliers seal;
  • The general power of attorney signed by a nominee limited partner (additional fee applies);
  • Pre-signed, undated resignation letter from a nominee limited partner;
  • The agreement for the provision of a nominee service and indemnification of nominee.
  • This is our most popular package with international customers, and includes: -

    This is our most popular package with international customers, and includes: -

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    SCHEDULE 10
    Section 71(2). 
     Judicial and other Appointments
     
    Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 (c. 59)
     
    Lord of Appeal in Ordinary
        1.    In section 6 of the Appellate Jurisdiction Act 1876 (appointment of Lords of Appeal in Ordinary) for the words "a practising barrister in England or Ireland, or a practising advocate in Scotland" there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a Supreme Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate in Scotland, or a solicitor entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary; or
         (c)  a practising member of the Bar of Northern Ireland."
     
    War Pensions (Administrative Provisions) Act 1919 (c. 53)
     
    Pensions Appeal Tribunal
        2.—(1)  In paragraph 2 of the Schedule to the War Pensions (Administrative Provisions) Act 1919 (members of tribunal) in sub-paragraph (i) the words from "being a barrister" to "standing" shall be omitted.

        (2)  After that paragraph there shall be inserted—
        "2A.    For the purposes of paragraph 2(i) the legal representative shall be—
      (a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
      (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
      (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing."
     
    Land Registration Act 1925 (c. 21)
     
    District Registrar
        3.    In section 132(2) of the Land Registration Act 1925 (district registrar and assistant district registrar)—
      (a)  for the words "is a barrister" to "ten years' standing" there shall be substituted "has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990"; and
      (b)  for the words "is either a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted "has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of that section."
     
    London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (c. xcvii)
        4.    In section 109(1) of the London Building Acts (Amendment) Act 1939 (constitution of appeal tribunal) in paragraph (b) for the words "barrister or a solicitor" there shall be substituted "a person who has a general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990".
     
    Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (c. 39)
        5.    In paragraph 3(1) of the Schedule to the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (appointment of members of Appeal Tribunals) for paragraph (a) there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who—

      (i)  has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or

      (ii)  is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing;

      (iii)  is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing;"
     
    Agriculture Act 1947 (c. 48)
     
    Agricultural Land Tribunal
        6.—(1)  In paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 9 to the Agriculture Act 1947 (chairman of agricultural land tribunal) for the words from "barrister" to the end there shall be substituted "person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."

        (2)  In paragraph 14 of that Schedule (deputies) for the words from "barristers" to the end there shall be substituted the words "persons eligible for appointment under paragraph 13(1)."
     
    Lands Tribunal Act 1949 (c. 42)
     
    Lands Tribunal
        7.    In section 2(2) of the Lands Tribunal Act 1949 (President and members of Lands Tribunal)—
      (a)  after the words "person who" there shall be inserted "(a)";
      (b)  for the words "or a barrister-at-law of at least seven years' standing" there shall be substituted
           "(b)  has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
           (c)  is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing,"; and
      (c)  for the words "barristers-at-law or solicitors of the like standing" there shall be substituted "persons falling within paragraph (b) or (c) or solicitors of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing".
     
    Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54)
        8.    In section 9(3)(a) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (president of appeal tribunal) for the words "barrister of not less than seven years' standing or a solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".
     
    National Health Service (Amendment) Act 1949 (c. 93)
     
    Arbitration committee
        9.    In section 7(6) of the National Health Service (Amendment) Act 1949 (member of arbitration committee) for the words "a practising barrister, advocate or solicitor" there shall be substituted "a person who has a 7 year general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990) or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland".
     
    Courts-Martial Appeals Act 1951 (c. 46)
     
    Judge Advocate of the Fleet
        10.    In section 28(2) of the Courts-Martial (Appeals) Act 1951 (appointment of Judge Advocate of the Fleet) for the words "unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless he is—
         (a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 10 years; or
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing."
     
    Judge Advocate General etc
        11.—(1)  In section 31(1) of that Act (appointment of Judge Advocate General) for the words "unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless he is—
         (a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 10 years;
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing;
         (d)  the Vice Judge Advocate General; or
         (e)  an Assistant Judge Advocate General."
        (2)  In subsection (2) of that section (Vice or Assistant Judge Advocate General) for the words "unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless he is—
         (a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 7 years;
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (d)  a Deputy Judge Advocate General."
        (3)  In subsection (3) of that section (Deputy Judge Advocate General) for the words "unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless he is—
         (a)  a person who has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate in Scotland of at least 5 years' standing, or a solicitor who has been entitled to appear in the Court of Session and the High Court of Justiciary for at least 5 years; or
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland of at least 5 years' standing."
     
    Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (c. 47)
     
    Chairman of disciplinary committee
        12.    In section 9(1) of the Agricultural Marketing Act 1958 (constitution of disciplinary committee) for the words "who is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted
     "who—
         (a)  has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (c)  is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing,
     and is approved by the Minister."
     
    County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (c. 25 (N.I.))
     
    County Court Judge
        13.    In section 103 of the County Courts Act (Northern Ireland) 1959 (qualifications for appointment as county court judge in Northern Ireland) after paragraph (a) of subsection (1) there shall be inserted—
         "(aa)  he is a solicitor who has practised for not less than ten years as a solicitor in Northern Ireland; or".
     
    Charities Act 1960 (c. 58)
     
    Charity Commissioner
        14.    In paragraph 1(2) of the First Schedule to the Charities Act 1960 (charity commissioners) for the words "barristers or solicitors" there shall be substituted "persons who have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."
     
    Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act 1960 (c. 66)
     
    Assessor to disciplinary committee
        15.    In paragraph 4(1) of the Second Schedule to the Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act 1960 (assessor to disciplinary committee) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    Betting Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2)
     
    Levy Appeal Tribunal
        16.    In section 29(2)(a) of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (chairman of levy appeal tribunal) for the words "a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(i)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
         (ii)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing,".
     
    Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 (No. 1)
     
    Judge of Consistory Court
        17.    In section 2(2) of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Measure 1963 (judge of consistory court) for the words "barrister at law of at least seven years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".
     
    Dean of the Arches and Auditor
        18.—(1)  In section 3(3) of that Measure (Dean of the Arches and Auditor) for the words "barrister at law of at least ten years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".

        (2)  In section 42(3) of that Measure (deputy appointed by Dean of the Arches to sit on inquiry into complaint against bishop by committee of convocation) for the words "barrister at law of at least ten years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;".
     
    Assessor for episcopal committee inquiry
        19.    In section 33(4) of that Measure (barrister to assist episcopal committee in inquiry into complaint) for the words "barrister at law of not less than ten years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".
     
    Examiner
        20.    In paragraph 1(1) of the Second Schedule to that Measure (members of panel of examiners) for the words "who shall be either barristers at law or solicitors" there shall be substituted "having a 7 year general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990) and".
     
    Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 (c. 14)
     
    Plant Variety Rights Tribunal
        21.—(1)  In paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 4 to the Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 1964 (chairman of tribunal) for the words from "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted "a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 ("a qualifying person")."

        (2)  In paragraph 2 of that Schedule (deputy chairman) for the words "a barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted "a qualifying person".

        (3)  In paragraph 3(a) of that Schedule (adaptations for Scotland)—
      (a)  for the word "barrister" there shall be substituted "qualifying person"; and
      (b)  for the words "an advocate" there shall be substituted "an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing."
        (4)  In paragraph 3A of that Schedule inserted by section 39(3)(b)(iv) of that Act (adaptations for Northern Ireland) in paragraph (a) after the word "Ireland" there shall be inserted "and as if for the references to a qualifying person there were substituted references to a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing."
     
    Police Act 1964 (c. 48)
        22.    In paragraph 3(3) of Schedule 5 to the Police Act 1964 (chairman of inquiry on an appeal) in paragraph (a) for the words "barrister or solicitor" there shall be substituted "person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990".
     
    Hairdressers (Registration) Act 1964 (c. 89)
     
    Assessor to disciplinary committee
        23.    In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 2 to the Hairdressers (Registration) Act 1964 (assessor to disciplinary committee) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
         (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing."
     
    City of London Courts Act 1964 (c. iv)
     
    The Common Serjeant
        24.    In section 12(2) of the City of London (Courts) Act 1964 (appointment of Common Serjeant) for the words "he is a barrister of not less than ten years' standing" there shall be substituted "he has a 10 year Crown Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."
     
    Law Commissions Act 1965 (c. 22)
     
    Law Commissioner
        25.    In section 1(2) of the Law Commissions Act 1965 (Law Commissioners) for the words "barrister or solicitor" there shall be substituted "person having a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)".
     
    Commons Registration Act 1965 (c. 64)
     
    Commons Commissioner
        26.    In section 17(1) of the Commons Registration Act 1965 (Commons Commissioners) for the words "barristers or solicitors of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted "persons who have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".
     
    Industrial Tribunal (England and Wales) Regulations 1965
     
    Industrial tribunal (S.I. 1965/1101.)
        27.—(1)  In regulation 3(1) of the Industrial Tribunal (England and Wales) Regulations 1965 (President of Industrial Tribunal) for the words "barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."

        (2)  In regulation 5(2) of those regulations (chairman of tribunal) for the words "being barristers or solicitors of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted "who have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".

        (3)  The amendments by sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of provisions contained in regulations shall not be taken to have prejudiced any power to make further regulations amending or revoking those provisions.
     
    Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (c. 36)
     
    Assessor to disciplinary committee
        28.    In paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (assessor to disciplinary committee) for the words from "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    Hearing Aid Council Act 1968 (c. 50)
     
    Assessor to Disciplinary Committee
        29.    In section 11 of the Hearing Aid Council Act 1968 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9)
     
    Special Commissioner
        30.    In section 4(2) of the Taxes Management Act 1970 (Special Commissioner for income tax) for the words "unless he is" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless—
         (a)  he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing; or
         (c)  he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing."
     
    Courts Act 1971 (c. 23)
     
    Circuit Judge
        31.—(1)  In section 16(3) of the Courts Act 1971 (appointment of Circuit judges) for the words from "unless he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless—
         (a)  he has a 10 year Crown Court or 10 year county court qualification within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  he is a Recorder; or
         (c)  he has held as a full-time appointment for at least 3 years one of the offices listed in Part IA of Schedule 2."
        (2)  After Part I of Schedule 2 to that Act (certain office-holders to be circuit judges) there shall be inserted the following—

              

      Social Security Commissioner appointed under section 97 of the [1975 c. 14.] Social Security Act 1975.

      President of Social Security Appeal Tribunals and Medical Appeal Tribunals or chairman of such a tribunal appointed under Schedule 10 to that Act.

      President of Industrial Tribunals or chairman of such a tribunal appointed under the [S.I. 1965/1101.] Industrial Tribunals (England and Wales) Regulations 1965.

      President or member of the Immigration Appeal Tribunal appointed under Schedule 5 to the [1971 c. 77.] Immigration Act 1971.

      Member (excluding the President) of the Lands Tribunal appointed under section 2 of the [1949 c. 42.] Lands Tribunal Act 1949.

      President of Pensions Appeal Tribunals appointed under the Schedule to the [1943 c. 39.] Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943.

      President of Value Added Tax Tribunals or chairman of such a tribunal appointed under Schedule 8 to the [1983 c. 55.] Value Added Tax Act 1983.

      Special Commissioner appointed under section 4 of the [1970 c. 9.] Taxes Management Act 1970.

      Coroner appointed under section 2 of the [1988 c. 13.] Coroners Act 1988.

      Master of the Queen's Bench Division.

      Queen's Coroner and Attorney and Master of the Crown Office and Registrar of Criminal Appeals.

      Admiralty Registrar.

      Master of the Chancery Division.

      Registrar in Bankruptcy of the High Court.

      Taxing Master of the Supreme Court.

      District judge of the principal registry of the Family Division.

      Registrar of Civil Appeals.

      Master of the Court of Protection.

      District judge.

      Stipendiary magistrate.

     
    "Part IA
     
    Certain office-holders eligible for appointment as Circuit Judges
     
    Recorder and Assistant Recorder
        32.—(1)  In section 21(2) of that Act (appointment of Recorders) for the words "he is a barrister or solicitor of at least 10 years' standing" there shall be substituted "he has a 10 year Crown Court or 10 year county court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."

        (2)  In section 24(1)(b) of that Act (appointment of assistant Recorders) for the words "any barrister or solicitor of at least 10 years' standing" there shall be substituted "any person who has a 10 year Crown Court or 10 year county court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."
     
    Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38)
        33.    In paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 3 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (chairman of tribunal) for the words "a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(i)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (ii)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (iii)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing,".
     
    Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)
     
    Immigration Appeal Tribunal
        34.    In paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 to the Immigration Act 1971 (president and members of Appeal Tribunal) for the words from "barristers" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  persons who have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  advocates or solicitors in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (c)  members of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitors of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing."
     
    Friendly Societies Act 1974 (c. 46)
     
    Assistant registrar of friendly societies
        35.    In section 2(2) of the Friendly Societies Act 1974 (at least one assistant registrar to be barrister or solicitor) for the words "barrister" to the end there shall be substituted "person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."
     
    Social Security Act 1975 (c. 14)
     
    Social Security Commissioner
        36.    In section 97(3) of the Social Security Act 1975 (Social Security Commissioners) for the words "persons who are barristers, solicitors or advocates of not less than" there shall be substituted "persons who have a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, or advocates or solicitors in Scotland of at least".
     
    Social security appeal tribunal and medical appeal tribunal
        37.—(1)  In section 97(2E) of that Act (chairman of social security appeal tribunal) for the words "he is a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than" there shall be substituted "he has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, or he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least".

        (2)  In paragraph 1A(2) of Schedule 10 to that Act (President of social security and medical appeal tribunals) for the words "he is a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than" there shall be substituted "he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, or he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least".

        (3)  In paragraph 1A(3) of that Schedule (full-time chairman of such tribunals) for the words "he is a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than" there shall be substituted "he has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, or he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least".

        (4)  In paragraph 2(5) of Schedule 12 to that Act (chairman of medical appeal tribunal) for the words "he is a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than" there shall be substituted "he has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, or he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least".
     
    Farriers Registration Act 1975 (c. 35)
     
    Assessor to Disciplinary Committee
        38.    In paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 to the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
         (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing."
     
    Industry Act 1975 (c. 68)
     
    Arbitration Tribunal
        39.    In paragraph 4(a) of Schedule 3 to the Industry Act 1975 (president of an arbitration tribunal) for the words "a barrister or solicitor of at least seven years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(i)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
         (ii)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing,".
     
    Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (c. 3)
     
    Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Arbitration Tribunal
        40.    In section 42(3)(a) of the Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (president of the arbitration tribunal) for the words "a barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(i)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
         (ii)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing,".
     
    Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977 (c. 46)
     
    Assessor to Disciplinary Committee
        41.    In section 20(1) of the Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49)
        42.    In paragraph 2 of Schedule 9 to the National Health Service Act 1977 (chairman of the tribunal) for the words "a practising barrister or solicitor of not less than ten years' standing" there shall be substituted "a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".
     
    Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 (c. 36)
     
    Assessors to the Central Council
        43.    In paragraph 3(2) of Schedule 3 to the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1979 (Central Council to appoint assessors) for the words "barristers" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  persons who have a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  advocates or solicitors in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing; or
         (c)  members of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitors of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing."
     
    Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (c. 55)
     
    Stipendiary Magistrate
        44.—(1)  In section 13(1) of the Justices of the Peace Act 1979 (appointment of stipendiary magistrates) for the words "barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".

        (2)  In sections 31(2) and 34(1) of that Act (appointment of metropolitan stipendiary magistrates etc) for the words "is a barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years standing" there shall in each case be substituted "has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990".
     
    Justices' Clerk
        45.    In section 26(1) of that Act (appointment of justices' clerk) for the words "is a barrister or solicitor of not less than five years' standing" there shall be substituted "has a 5 year magistrates' court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,".
     
    Social Security Act 1980 (c. 30)
     
    Deputy Social Security Commissioner
        46.    In section 13(5) of the Social Security Act 1980 (appointment of deputy Social Security Commissioner) for the words "barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than" there shall be substituted "person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990, or an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years standing, or a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least".
     
    Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54)
     
    Judge's legal secretary
        47.    In section 98(4) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (appointment by certain senior judges of a legally qualified secretary) for the words "barrister or solicitor" there shall be substituted "person who has a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)".
     
    Conveyancing counsel
        48.    In section 131(1) of that Act (conveyancing counsel of the Supreme Court) for the words "conveyancing counsel in actual practice" to the end there shall be substituted "persons who have a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990."
     
    Master, Registrar etc
        49.    For Schedule 2 to that Act (which sets out the persons eligible for appointment to certain offices in the Supreme Court) there shall be substituted—

    References in this Schedule to a person having a general qualification shall be construed in accordance with section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990.

     "
     List of Offices in Supreme Court for Purposes of Part IV
     

    Part I
    1. Office2. Persons qualified
    1. Permanent Secretary to the Lord Chancellor and Clerk of the Crown in Chancery.

    1.— (1) A person who has a 10 year general qualification.

    (2) A civil servant who has served at least 5 years in the Lord Chancellor's Department.

    2. Official Solicitor.2. A person who has a 10 year general qualification.
     

    Part II
    1. Office2. Persons qualified
    3. Master, Queen's Bench Division.3. A person who has a 7 year general qualification.
    4. Queen's Coroner and Attorney and Master of the Crown Office and Registrar of Criminal Appeals.4. A person who has a 10 year general qualification.
    5. Admiralty Registrar.5. A person who has a 7 year general qualification.
    6. Master, Chancery Division.6. A person who has a 7 year general qualification.
    7. Registrar in Bankruptcy of the High Court.7. A person who has a 7 year general qualification.
    8. Taxing Master of the Supreme Court.8. A person who has a 7 year general qualification.
    9. District judge of the principal registry of the Family Division.

    9.— (1) A person who has a 7 year general qualification.

    (2) A district probate registrar who either—

    (a) is of at least 5 years' standing; or

    (b) has, during so much of the 10 years immediately preceding his appointment as he has not been a district probate registrar, served as a civil servant in the principal registry or a district probate registry.

    (3) A civil servant who has served at least 10 years in the principal registry or a district probate registry.

    10. Registrar of Civil Appeals.10. A person who has a 10 year general qualification.
    11. Master of the Court of Protection.11. A person who has a 7 year general qualification.
     

    Part III
    1. Office2. Persons qualified
    12. District probate registrar.

    12.— (1) A person who has a 5 year general qualification.

    (2) A civil servant who has served at least 5 years in the principal registry of the Family Division or a district probate registry.

     
    Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)
     
    Election Court Commissioner
        50.—(1)  In section 130 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (barristers qualified to constitute election court) in subsection (1) for the word "barrister" there shall be substituted "person".

        (2)  In subsection (2) of that section—    (3)  In subsection (3)(a) for the word "barristers" there shall be substituted "qualified persons".
     
    Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20)
     
    Lord Chancellor's Legal Visitor
        51.    In section 102(3)(b) of the Mental Health Act 1983 (panel of Legal Visitors of patients) for the words "he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted "he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." 
    Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c. 55)
     
    VAT Tribunal
        52.—(1)  In paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 8 to the Value Added Tax Act 1983 (President of VAT Tribunals) for the words "a barrister, advocate or solicitor of not less than ten years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
        (2)  In paragraph 7(3A) of that Schedule (chairman of a VAT tribunal) for the words "a barrister or solicitor of not less than seven years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
         (b)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing".
     
    Medical Act 1983 (c. 54)
     
    Legal Assessor to Committees
        53.    In paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 4 to the Medical Act 1983 (General Council to appoint legal assessors to advise Professional Conduct Committee, Health Committee and Preliminary Proceedings Committee) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    Pastoral Measure 1983 (No. 1)
     
    Appeal Tribunal
        54.    In Schedule 4 to the Pastoral Measure 1983 (compensation of clergy) in paragraph 15(1)(c) (constitution of Appeal Tribunal) for the words "are barristers at law or solicitors in England and Wales" there shall be substituted "have a 7 year general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)". 
    Merchant Shipping Act 1984 (c. 5)
     
    Arbitrator
        55.—(1)  In section 4(5) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1984 (arbitrator) for paragraph (c) there shall be substituted—
         "(c)  a person falling within subsection (5A); or".
        (2)  After that subsection there shall be inserted—
         "(5A)  For the purposes of subsection (5)(c) a person falls within this subsection if—
      (a)  he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
      (b)  he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing; or
      (c)  he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing."
     
    Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24)
     
    Assessor to committees
        56.    In paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 3 to the Dentists Act 1984 (General Dental Council to appoint legal assessors to Professional Conduct Committee and Health Committee) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28)
     
    District judges
        57.    In section 9 of the County Courts Act 1984 (appointment of district judges, assistants and deputies) for the words "he is a solicitor of at least 7 years' standing" there shall be substituted "he has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." 
    Data Protection Act 1984 (c. 35)
        58.    In section 3(4) of the Data Protection Act 1984 (members of tribunal) for the words from "barristers" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  persons who have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  advocates or solicitors in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (c)  members of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitors of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing."
     
    Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985 (c. 17)
     
    Umpire hearing appeals from Reinstatement Committee
        59.    In paragraph 5 of Schedule 2 to the Reserve Forces (Safeguard of Employment) Act 1985 (persons appointed to hear appeals from Reinstatement Committee) for the words "unless he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless—
         (a)  he has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing; or
         (c)  he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 10 years' standing."
     
    Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (c. 23)
     
    Director of Public Prosecutions
        60.    In section 2(2) of the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985 (the Director of Public Prosecutions) for the words "barrister" to the end there shall be substituted "person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." 
    Crown Prosecutors
        61.—(1)  In section 1(3) of that Act (Crown Prosecutors) for the words "who is a barrister or solicitor" there shall be substituted "who has a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)".

        (2)  In section 5(1) of that Act (conduct of prosecutions by barristers or solicitors) for the words from "who is" to "authority" there shall be substituted "who has a general qualification (within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)".
     
    Interception of Communications Act 1985 (c. 56)
        62.    In paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 1 to the Interception of Communications Act 1985 (members of tribunal) for the words from "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    Administration of Justice Act 1985 (c. 61)
     
    Questions of construction
        63.    In section 48(1) of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 (action taken in reliance on counsel's opinion on matter of construction) for the words "barrister of at least ten years' standing" there shall be substituted "person who has a 10 year High Court qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990,". 
    Assessor to Discipline and Appeals Committee of the Council of Licensed Conveyancers
        64.    In paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 4 to that Act (barrister to advise Discipline and Appeals Committee) for the words "barrister" to the end there shall be substituted "person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990." 
    Transport Act 1985 (c. 67)
     
    Transport Tribunal
        65.    For paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 4 to the Transport Act 1985 (president and chairman of Transport Tribunal) there shall be substituted—
         "(2)  The president of the tribunal shall be—
      (a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
      (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 10 years' standing.
         (2A)  Each chairman shall be—
      (a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of that section; or
      (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing."
     
    Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (c. 14)
        66.    In section 12(5) of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (person appointed to receive representations) for the words "a barrister, solicitor or advocate of at least 7 years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing,".
     
    Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45)
     
    Insolvency Practitioners Tribunal
        67.    In paragraph 1(1)(a) of Schedule 7 to the Insolvency Act 1986 (members of the tribunal) for the words "are barristers, advocates or solicitors, in each case of at least 7 years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(i)  have a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (ii)  are advocates or solicitors in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing,".
     
    Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53)
        68.    In section 47(3) of the Building Societies Act 1986 (chairman of appeal tribunal) for the words "a barrister, solicitor or advocate of at least seven years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing;".
     
    Banking Act 1987 (c. 22)
        69.    In section 28(3) of the Banking Act 1987 (chairman of appeal tribunal) for the words "a barrister, solicitor or advocate of at least seven years' standing" there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing".
     
    Coroners Act 1988 (c. 13)
     
    Coroner
        70.    In section 2(1) of the Coroners Act 1988 (appointment as coroner) for the words "unless he is a barrister, solicitor or" there shall be substituted
     "unless—
         (a)  he has a 5 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990; or
         (b)  he is a".
     
    Criminal Justice Act 1988 (c. 33)
     
    Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
        71.—(1)  In paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 6 to the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (members of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board) for the words from "if he is" to the end there shall be substituted
     "if—
         (a)  he has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland; or
         (c)  he holds or has held judicial office in England and Wales;
         (d)  he holds or has held judicial office in Scotland."
        (2)  For paragraphs 2(8)(a) and (b) of that Schedule (requirement to obtain consent before removal from office) there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  in the case of a member who qualifies for appointment under sub-paragraph (2)(a) or (c), with the consent of the Lord Chancellor; and
         (b)  in the case of a member who qualifies for appointment under sub-paragraph (2)(b) or (d), with the consent of the Lord President of the Court of Session."
     
    Assessor of compensation for miscarriages of justice
        72.—(1)  In Schedule 12 to that Act (appointment as assessor of compensation for miscarriages of justice) for paragraph 1(a) to (c) there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  an advocate or solicitor in Scotland;
         (c)  a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing;".
        (2)  For paragraph 6(a) and (b) of that Schedule (requirement to obtain consent before removal from office) there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  in the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under paragraph 1(a) or (c), or paragraph 1(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, with the consent of the Lord Chancellor; and
         (b)  in the case of a person who qualifies for appointment under paragraph 1(b), or paragraph 1(d) by virtue of holding or having held judicial office in Scotland, with the consent of the Lord President of the Court of Session."
     
    Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48)
     
    Copyright Tribunal
        73.    In section 145(3) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (chairman of Copyright Tribunal) for the words from "unless he is a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted
     "unless—
         (a)  he has a 7 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
         (b)  he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least 7 years' standing;
         (c)  he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least 7 years' standing; or
         (d)  he has held judicial office."
     
    Security Service Act 1989 (c. 5)
        74.    In paragraph 1 of Schedule 2 to the Security Service Act 1989 (members of tribunal) for the words from "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
     
    Opticians Act 1989 (c. 44)
     
    Assessor to Disciplinary Committee
        75.    In section 22(1) of the Opticians Act 1989 (assessor to Disciplinary Committee of the General Optical Council) for the words "a barrister" to the end there shall be substituted—
         "(a)  a person who has a 10 year general qualification, within the meaning of section 71 of the 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."
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