The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2008

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Article 1Citation, commencement and extent#

This Order may be cited as the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2008 and comes into force on 3rd November 2008.

Article 2 #

Except as provided by articles 3 and 4, an amendment or revocation of any enactment by any provision of Schedules 1 and 2 extends to any part of the United Kingdom to which the enactment extends.

Article 3 #

(1)For the purposes of article 4 the following amendments and revocations made by Schedules 1 and 2 do not extend to Scotland—

(2)In Schedule 1—

(a)paragraph 96(a), (c), (d) and (e) (i), (iii), (iv) and (vi) to (ix);

(b)paragraph 124 in so far as it relates to regulations 35, 36(1), (2)(a), (5) and (8), 37 and 38;

(c)paragraph 126 in so far as it relates to regulations 39, 40, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 51 and 53 to 58;

(d)paragraphs 128, 133(a) and 134; and

(e)paragraph 136 in so far as it relates to regulations 16 to 28 and 30 to 33.

(3)In Schedule 2 the entries relating to—

(a)the Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 in so far as the entry relates to regulation 2(b);

(b)the Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals), Vaccine Damage Payments and Jobseeker’s Allowance Amendment Regulations 1999 in so far as the entry relates to regulation 10;

(c)the Social Security and Child Support (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2000 in so far as the entry relates to regulations 24(a) to (c), (e) and (h), 25, 29 and 31;

(d)the Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002 in so far as the entry relates to regulations 13 to 18 and 20;

(e)the Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2003;

(f)the Social Security, Child Support and Tax Credits (Decisions and Appeals) Amendment Regulations 2004 in so far as the entry relates to regulation 2(4) to (7);

(g)the Social Security, Child Support and Tax Credits (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2005 in so far as the entry relates to regulation 2(9) to (14), (18) and (20);

(h)the Social Security and Child Support Commissioners (Procedure) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 in so far as the entry relates to regulation 2; and

(i)the Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.

Article 4 #

The purposes referred to in article 3(1) are—

(a)the determination by an appeal tribunal constituted under Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Social Security Act 1998 of an appeal which is referred to such a tribunal by the Scottish Ministers, or the Secretary of State on their behalf, pursuant to section 158 (appeal tribunals) of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003; and

(b)the determination by a Social Security Commissioner of an appeal made under section 159 (appeal to social security commissioner) of that Act against a decision falling within sub-paragraph (a).

Article 5Transitional provision#

Where an appeal lies to the High Court under regulation 12 of the Road Traffic (NHS Charges) (Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 1999 (appeals to the High Court) from any decision made by the appeal tribunal constituted under Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Social Security Act 1998, and that appeal has not been commenced before 3rd November 2008, section 11 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 shall apply as if the decision were a decision made on or after the 3rd November 2008 by the First-tier Tribunal.

Article 6Consequential Amendments and Revocations#

(1)Schedule 1 contains consequential amendments.

(2)Schedule 2 contains revocations. The instruments listed in column (1) of the table in Schedule 2 (which have the references listed in column (2)) are revoked to the extent indicated in column (3).

Schedule 1 · Consequential amendments

(1)Schedule 7 to the War Pensions (Mercantile Marine) Scheme 1964 is amended as follows—

(a)in paragraph 4—

(i)after “decision of the President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal, as the case may be,”;

(ii)for “the decision of a Pensions Appeal” substitute “the decision of the”; and

(iii)in paragraph (b) after “Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal, as the case may be,”; and

(b)in paragraph 8—

(i)after “decision of the President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal, as the case may be,”;

(ii)for “the decision of a Pensions Appeal”, in both places, substitute “the decision of the”; and

(iii)after “application to the President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal, as the case may be,”.

(2)In regulation 3(1) of the Rent Assessment Committees (England and Wales) Regulations 1971 (hearings) omit “; but nothing in these regulations shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals in that capacity from attending any hearing”.

(3)In rule 10 of the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal Rules 1974 (tribunal to sit in public) omit paragraph (2).

(4)In paragraph 6(1) of the Schedule to the Industrial Training (Levy Exemption References) Regulations 1974 (the hearing) omit “, but a member of the Council on Tribunals or of the Scottish Committee of the Council shall be entitled to attend the hearing of any reference in private in his capacity as such member”.

(5)In regulation 8 of the Health and Safety Inquiries (Procedure) Regulations 1975 (procedure at inquiry) omit paragraph (3)(b)(i) (and the following “and” and “(ii)”).

(6)In Schedule 3 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (excepted proceedings) for paragraph 5 substitute—“5 Proceedings under the Mental Health Act 1983 before any tribunal.”

(7)In regulation 1(2) of the Social Benefit (Dependency) Regulations 1977 (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “determining authority” for the words from “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(8)In regulation 1(2) of the Social Security (Widow’s Benefit and Retirement Pensions) Regulations 1979 (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “the determining authority” for the words “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(9)The Pensions Appeals Tribunals (Posthumous Appeals) Order 1980 is amended as follows.

(10)In article 1(2) (interpretation)—

(a)in the definition of “Commissioner” for sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) substitute “the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992”; and

(b)in the definition of “the President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals”—

(i)omit “by the Lord Chancellor”; and

(ii)at the end insert “for Scotland or Northern Ireland”.

(11)In article 3 (posthumous notification of, and appeals to Pensions Appeals Tribunals against, decisions of the Secretary of State)—

(a)in the heading for “Pensions Appeals Tribunals” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b)in paragraph (1) for “Pensions Appeal Tribunals” substitute “the appropriate tribunal; and

(c)after paragraph (5) insert—“6 For appeals to the First-tier Tribunal, Tribunal Procedure Rules apply in respect of the time limits and extension to those time limits by the Secretary of State.”

(12)In article 4 (initiation of posthumous appeals to a Commissioner)—

(a)in the heading after “Commissioner” insert “or the Upper Tribunal”;

(b)in paragraph (1)—

(i)for “the Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”;

(ii)after “to a Commissioner” insert “or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(iii)after “Act” insert “or to the Upper Tribunal under section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, as the case may be”;

(c)in paragraph (2)—

(i)for “the Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”;

(ii)after “to a Commissioner” insert “or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(iii)after “6A” insert “of the Act, or to the Upper Tribunal under section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, as the case may be”; and

(d)in paragraph (3)(b) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(13)In article 5 (continuation of appeals after death of claimant) for “or, as the case may be, 6A of the Act” substitute “or 6A of the Act or section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, as the case may be”.

(14)In article 5A (posthumous appeals from a Commissioner)—

(a)in the heading, after “a Commissioner” insert “or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)at the end insert “or where the appeal was brought or continued in the Upper Tribunal, the designated person may appeal from the Upper Tribunal in accordance with section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007”.

(15)In article 6 (directions in relation to appeals) after “President or a Commissioner” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal, as the case may be,”.

(16)In article 9(3) (application of order and time for appealing) after “of the Act” insert “or the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007”.

(17)In regulation 7(1) of the Rent Assessment Committees (England and Wales) (Rent Tribunal) Regulations 1980 omit “; but nothing in these regulations shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals in that capacity from attending any hearing”.

(18)In regulation 9A(3) of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations 1982 (liability of the Commissioners of Inland Revenue for payments of statutory sick pay) for the words “a Social Security Appeal Tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal.”.

(19)The War Pensions (Commencing Dates of Past Awards) Order 1982 is amended as follows.

(20)In article 1 (interpretation)—

(a)before the definition of “instruments” insert—“• “appropriate tribunal” means the appropriate tribunal as defined in section 12(1) of the 1943 Act;”

(b)omit the definition of “Pensions Appeal Tribunal”; and

(c)in the definition of “the rules” after “1943 Act” insert “or Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

(21)In article 4 (limitation on arrears)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a)—

(i)after “under the rules” insert “or by the Upper Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (c)—

(i)for “from Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “from the appropriate tribunal”; and

(ii)for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”.

(22)In items 4 and 5 of Schedule 2 (commencing dates of past awards)—

(a)in column 2—

(i)in paragraph (a) after “under the rules” insert “or by the Upper Tribunal”; and

(ii)in paragraph (b) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”; and

(b)in column 3 for “Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

(23)The Social Security (General Benefit) Regulations 1982 are amended as follows.

(24)In regulation 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “determining authority” for the words from “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(25)In regulation 11(7) and (8) (further definition of the principles of assessment of disablement and prescribed degrees of disablement) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(26)The Workmen’s Compensation (Supplementation) Scheme 1982 is amended as follows.

(27)In article 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “the appropriate determining authority” for the words “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(28)In article 12 (determination of claims and applications for revision and supersession arising under the scheme) omit “and the Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) Regulations 1999”.

(29)In Schedule 2 (provisions of the 1998 Act or regulations applicable (with the necessary modifications) to this scheme) omit the entries relating to—

(a)regulations 35 to 38, 39 to 47 and 49 to 58 of the Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 1999; and

(b)the Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) Regulations 1999.

(30)The Pneumoconiosis, Byssinosis and Miscellaneous Diseases Benefit Scheme 1983 is amended as follows.

(31)In article 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “the appropriate determining authority” for the words “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(32)In article 12 (questions arising under the scheme) omit the entry relating to “the Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) Regulations 1999”.

(33)In Schedule 3 (provisions of the Social Security Act or regulations applicable (with the necessary modifications) to this scheme) omit the entries relating to—

(a)regulations 35 to 38, 39 to 47 and 49 to 58 of the Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 1999; and

(b)the Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) Regulations 1999.

(34)The Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 is amended as follows.

(35)In article 56(a) (determination of medical questions) after “1949” insert “or, as the case may be, the First-tier Tribunal”.

(36)In Schedule 5 (commencing dates of awards of pension)—

(a)in paragraph 4—

(i)after “decision of the President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal, as the case may be,”;

(ii)for “the decision of a Pensions Appeal” substitute “the decision of the”; and

(iii)in paragraph (b) after “Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal as the case may be”; and

(b)in paragraph 8—

(i)after “decision of the President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal, as the case may be,”;

(ii)for “the decision of a Pensions Appeal”, in both places, substitute “the decision”; and

(iii)after “application to the President of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal, as the case may be,”.

(37)In regulation 1(2) of the Social Security (Unemployment, Sickness and Invalidity Benefit) Regulations 1983 (citation, commencement and interpretation), in the definition of “determining authority” for the words “a social security appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(38)In regulation 13(7) of the Civil Aviation Authority (Economic Regulation of Airports) Regulations 1986 (enforcement of conditions) omit the words “, but nothing in this regulation shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals or of its Scottish Committee from attending a hearing in his capacity as such”.

(39)In regulation 7 of the Public Service Vehicles (Traffic Commissioners: Publication and Inquiries) Regulations 1986 (attendance at inquiries) omit “, provided that a member of the Council on Tribunals or its Scottish Committee shall be entitled to attend notwithstanding that attendance is restricted”.

(40)In rule 6 of the Medicines Act 1968 (Hearings by Persons Appointed) Rules 1986 (procedure at hearings by persons appointed) omit paragraph (3).

(41)In rule 8 of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) (Procedure for Representations) Rules 1986 (procedure at hearings of oral representations) omit paragraph (4).

(42)In regulation 7(2) of the Statutory Maternity Pay (General) Regulations 1986 (liability of Commissioners of Inland Revenue to pay statutory maternity pay), for the words “a Social Security Appeal Tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal.”.

(43)In regulation 6(26) and (33)(c) of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1987 (date of claim) for “an appeal tribunal, a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”.

(44)In regulation 1(2) of the Social Security (Payments on account, Overpayments and Recovery) Regulations 1988 (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “adjudicating authority” for the words “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(45)The Civil Aviation Authority Regulations 1991 are amended as follows.

(46)For regulation 6(7A)(b) (regulation of the conduct of the Authority) substitute—“b Any person which the Authority, with the consent of the parties, permits to attend the hearing is entitled to do so, whether or not the hearing is in private.”

(47)In regulation 14(5) omit the words “, but nothing in this regulation shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals or of its Scottish Committee from attending a hearing in his capacity as such”.

(48)In regulation 26(4) (procedure at hearings) omit the words “, but nothing in this regulation shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals or of its Scottish Committee from attending a hearing in his capacity as such”.

(49)In regulation 31D(4) (procedure at hearings)—

(a)omit sub-paragraph (b); and

(b)sub-paragraph (a) shall stand as paragraph (4).

(50)In regulation 1(2) of the Social Security (Disability Living Allowance) Regulations 1991 (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “adjudicating authority” for “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal”.

(51)The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992 are amended as follows.

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(55)

(56)The Child Support (Maintenance Assessment Procedure) Regulations 1992 are amended as follows.

(57)In regulation 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “official error” for “a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(58)In regulation 10(1) (notifications following certain decisions by child support officers) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(59)In regulation 18(6)(b) (late applications for a revision) for “a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(60)In regulation 20(4A) (supersession of decisions) for “an appeal tribunal or of a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal”.

(61)In regulation 23 (date from which a decision is superseded)—

(a)in paragraph (10)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (a) for “an appeal tribunal under section 20 of the Act or a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal under section 20 of the Act or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “appeal tribunal or, as the case may be, the Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or, as the case may be, the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (20)—

(i)for “appeal tribunal or the Child Support Commissioner’s” substitute “First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal’s”; and

(ii)for “Child Support Commissioner” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(62)In regulation 14(6)(b) of the Child Support (Arrears, Interest and Adjustment of Maintenance Assessments) Regulations 1992 (late application for revision) for “a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(63)In rule 5(2)(c) of the Family Proceedings Courts (Child Support Act 1991) Rules 1993 (disclosure of information under the Act of 1991) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(64)For regulation 9(4) of the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (London) Regulations 1993 (procedure at a hearing) substitute—“4 Any adjudicator appointed under section 73(3)(a) of the Act shall be entitled to attend the hearing of an appeal whether or not it is in private.”

(65)In regulation 4A(3) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit) Regulations 1994 (days to be treated as days of incapacity for work)—

(a)omit the definition of “Commissioner”; and

(b)in the definition of “official error” for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(66)For regulation 17(7)(b) of the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) (General) Regulations 1995 (exempt work) substitute—“b a member of the First-tier Tribunal where the member is eligible for appointment to be such a member in accordance with article 2(3) of the Qualifications for Appointment of Members to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal Order 2008.”

(67)In rule 12 of the Personal and Occupational Pension Schemes (Pensions Ombudsman) (Procedure) Rules 1995 (hearings to be in public subject to exceptions) omit paragraph (2).

(68)In regulation 13(9) of the Civil Aviation Authority (Economic Regulation of Airports) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1995 (enforcement of conditions) omit “but nothing in this regulation shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals from attending a hearing in his capacity as such”.

(69)The Local Government Changes for England (Education) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 1996 are amended as follows.

(70)In regulation 13(b) for “Special Educational Needs” substitute “First-tier”.

(71)Omit regulation 16 (appeals to Special Educational Needs Tribunal).

(72)The Schedule to the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996 (model rules for appeals) is amended as follows—

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(b)omit paragraph 25(2) (hearing to be in public);

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(73)In regulation 10(2B) of the Employment Protection (Recoupment of Jobseeker’s Allowance and Income Support) Regulations 1996 (provisions relating to determination of amount paid by way of or paid as on account of benefit) for “an appeal tribunal constituted under Chapter I of Part I of the 1998 Act” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(74)The Child Support Departure Direction and Consequential Amendments Regulations 1996 are amended as follows.

(75)In regulation 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of “official error” for “a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(76)In regulation 32A(1) (revision of decisions) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(77)In regulation 32B(6)(b) (late applications for a revision) for “a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(78)In regulation 32E(6)(a) (date from which a superseding decision takes effect) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(79)In regulation 34A(3) (correction of accidental errors in departure directions) for the words “in regulation 31(1)” to “Regulations 1999” substitute “under Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

(80)In regulation 4 of the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Contracting-out etc: Review of Determinations) Regulations 1997 (formal hearings in connection with reviews) omit paragraph (5).

(81)In regulation 13 of the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority (Determinations and Review Procedure) Regulations 1997 (oral hearings) omit paragraph (2)(d).

(82)The Airports (Groundhandling) Regulations 1997 are amended as follows.

(83)In paragraph 13(4) of Schedule 1 (procedure for a determination by the CAA under regulations 9, 10, 11, 14 and 15) omit the words “, but nothing in this sub-paragraph shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals or of its Scottish Committee from attending a hearing in his capacity as such”.

(84)In paragraph 5(3) of Schedule 2 (appeals to the CAA) omit the words “, but nothing in this sub-paragraph shall prevent a member of the Council on Tribunals or of its Scottish Committee from attending a hearing in his capacity as such”.

(85)In regulation 8 of the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations 1998 (hearings of oral representations) omit paragraph (9).

(86)The National Lottery (Imposition of Penalties and Revocation of Licences) Procedure Regulations 1999 are amended as follows.

(87)In regulation 7 (admission to a hearing) omit paragraph (4).

(88)In regulation 14 (admission to a hearing) omit paragraph (4).

(89)For regulation 24(3) of the Education (Registered Inspectors of Schools Appeal Tribunal and Registered Nursery Education Inspectors Appeal Tribunal) (Procedure) Regulations 1999 (hearings to be in public: exceptions) substitute—“3 A person may, with the leave of the Tribunal and the consent of the parties present, attend the hearing of an appeal notwithstanding that it is in private.”

(90)The Road Traffic (NHS Charges) (Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 1999 are amended as follows.

(91)In regulation 1 (interpretation)—

(a)in paragraph (2)—

(i)in the definition of “appeal” omit “, except in regulation 12,”; and

(ii)for the definition of “tribunal” substitute—“• “tribunal” means the First-tier Tribunal;”

(b)in paragraph (4) omit—

(i)“or the clerk to or a chairman of a tribunal,”; and

(ii)“or of the clerk to the tribunal, as appropriate”; and

(c)omit paragraph (5).

(92)In regulation 3 (manner of making appeals and time limits)—

(a)for paragraph (1) substitute—“1 An appeal against a certificate made in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules must be made on a form approved by the Secretary of State and sent to the Compensation Recovery Unit.”

(b)omit paragraphs (2) to (9);

(c)in paragraphs (10) and (11) for “under paragraph (9)” substitute “by Tribunal Procedure Rules”;

(d)in paragraph (12) for “this regulation” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(e)omit paragraphs (15) and (16).

(93)Omit regulations 4 to 12 (tribunal procedure).

(94)In rule 9 of the Police Appeals Tribunal Rules 1999 (hearing to be in private) omit paragraph (3).

(95)The Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 1999 are amended as follows.

(96)In regulation 1(3) (citation, commencement and interpretation)—

(a)in the definition of “appeal” for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”;

(b)in the definition of “official error” for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”;

(c)in the definition of “party to the proceedings” for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”;

(d)in the definition of “referral” for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(e)omit the definitions of—

(i)“clerk to the appeal tribunal”;

(ii)“financially qualified panel member”;

(iii)“legally qualified panel member”;

(iv)“medically qualified panel member”;

(v)“out of jurisdiction appeal”;

(vi)“panel”;

(vii)“panel member”;

(viii)“panel member with a disability qualification”; and

(ix)“President”.

(97)In regulation 2 (service of notices or documents)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) omit—

(i)“to the clerk to the appeal tribunal or”; and

(ii)“by the clerk to the appeal tribunal or”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) omit “the clerk to the appeal tribunal or”.

(98)In regulation 3 (revision of decisions)—

(a)in paragraph (4A) for “in regulation 31, or in a case to which regulation 32 applies within the time prescribed by that regulation,” substitute “by Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(b)in paragraph (5A)(b) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(99)In regulation 3A (revision of child support decisions)—

(a)in paragraph (1)(cc) for “in regulation 31, or in a case to which regulation 32 applies within the time prescribed by that regulation,” substitute “by Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(b)in paragraphs (3), (5A)(b) and (6) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(100)In regulation 4(6)(b) (late application for a revision) for “a Commissioner, a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(101)In regulation 6 (supersession of decisions)—

(a)in paragraph (2)(c), for “an appeal tribunal or of a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or of the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (2)(n)—

(i)for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “ the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “appeal tribunal” substitute “ decision of the First-tier Tribunal”.

(102)In regulation 6A(4A) (supersession of child support decisions) for “an appeal tribunal or of a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or of the Upper Tribunal”.

(103)In regulation 6B(1) (circumstances in which a child support decision may not be superseded) for “appeal tribunal or Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal”.

(104)In regulation 7 (date from which a decision superseded under section 10 takes effect)—

(a)in paragraph (5)—

(i)for “an appeal tribunal or a Commissioner” substitute “ the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “the appeal tribunal or the Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (33)—

(i)for “appeal tribunal or the Commissioner’s” substitute “First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal’s”; and

(ii)for “Commissioner” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(105)In regulation 7B (date from which a decision superseded under section 17 of the Child Support Act takes effect)—

(a)in paragraph (9)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (a) for “an appeal tribunal or by a Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal”;

(ii)for “the appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(iii)for “the Child Support Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (22A)—

(i)for “appeal tribunal or the Commissioner’s” substitute “First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal’s”; and

(ii)for “of the Commissioner” substitute “of the Upper Tribunal”.

(106)In regulation 8(6)(b) (effective date for late notifications of change of circumstances) for “a Commissioner” substitute “ the Upper Tribunal”.

(107)In regulation 9ZA(2) (review of certificates) for “29, 31, 33, 36(2)(a)(ii) and 58(1)” substitute “29 and 33”.

(108)In regulation 9A(3) (correction of accidental errors) omit “, or the time within which an appeal may be brought under regulation 31(1),”.

(109)

(1)Regulation 16 (suspension in prescribed cases) is amended as follows.

(2)In paragraph (3)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (b)(i) for “an appeal tribunal, a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b)(ii) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(3)In paragraph (4)—

(a)for “an appeal tribunal, a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (a) for “an appeal tribunal decision” substitute “a decision of the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (b)—

(i)for “an appeal tribunal decision” substitute “a decision of the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “leave” in both places substitute “permission”.

(110)

(1)Regulation 20 (making of payments which have been suspended) is amended as follows.

(2)In paragraph (2)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a)—

(i)for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “of one month specified in regulation 53(4)” substitute “specified under Tribunal Procedure Rules”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (b)—

(i)for “an appeal tribunal, a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “leave” in both places, substitute “permission”; and

(c)in sub-paragraphs (c) and (d) for “leave”, in each place, substitute “permission”.

(3)in paragraph (3)—

(a)for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)for “leave”, in each place” substitute “permission”.

(111)In regulation 21(4) (decisions involving issues that arise on appeal in other cases) for “leave” substitute “permission”.

(112)In regulation 22 (appeals involving issues that arise in other cases) for “leave” substitute “permission”.

(113)In regulation 23(4) (child support decisions involving issues that arise on appeal in other cases) for “leave” substitute “permission”.

(114)In regulation 24 (child support appeals involving issues that arise in other cases) for “leave” substitute “permission”.

(115)In regulation 25 (other persons with a right of appeal) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(116)In regulation 26 (decisions against which an appeal lies) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(117)In regulation 27 (decisions against which no appeal lies)—

(a)in paragraph (1) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)omit paragraph (3).

(118)In regulation 29 (further particulars required relating to certificate of recoverable benefits or, as the case may be, recoverable lump sum payments appeals or applications)—

(a)in the heading omit “or applications”;

(b)omit paragraphs (1) and (2);

(c)for paragraph (3) substitute—“3 Where it appears to the Secretary of State that a notice of appeal in respect of an appeal under the 1997 Act relating to a certificate of recoverable benefits or, as the case may be, recoverable lump sum payments does not contain the particulars required, the Secretary of State may direct the appellant to provide such particulars.”

(d)in paragraph (4) omit “or application”; and

(e)in paragraph (5) omit “or a written statement or summary”.

(119)In regulation 30(5) (appeal against a decision which has been replaced or revised) for “appeal tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(120)In regulation 30A (appeals to appeal tribunals in child support cases) in the heading, for “appeal tribunals” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(121)Omit regulation 31 (time within which an appeal is to be brought).

(122)In regulation 32 (late appeals)—

(a)for paragraphs (1) to (3) substitute—“1 Where a dispute arises as to whether an appeal was brought within the time specified under Tribunal Procedure Rules the dispute shall be referred to, and determined by, the First-tier Tribunal.2 The Secretary of State, the Commission or the Board, as the case may be, may treat a late appeal as made in time in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules if the conditions in paragraphs (4) to (8) are satisfied.”

(b)for paragraph (4) substitute—“4 An appeal may be treated as made in time if the Secretary of State, the Commission or the Board, as the case may be, is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice.”

(c)in paragraph (5)—

(i)for “grant an application unless the panel member” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time unless”;

(ii)in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) omit “to the application”; and

(iii)for “regulation 31” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”;

(d)in paragraph (6), in each place, for “applicant” substitute “appellant”;

(e)in paragraph (7)—

(i)for “grant the application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”; and

(ii)for the words “within which” to the end, substitute “limit under Tribunal Procedure Rules and the submission of the notice of appeal, the more compelling should be the special circumstances.”;

(f)in paragraph (8)—

(i)for “grant an application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (a) for “these Regulations” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(iii)in sub-paragraph (b) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(g)omit paragraphs (9) to (11).

(123)

(1)Regulation 33 (making appeals and applications) is amended as follows.

(2)For the heading substitute “Notice of Appeal”.

(3)Omit paragraph (1).

(4)In paragraph (2) for “In this regulation, “an appropriate office” means” substitute “A notice of appeal made in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules and on a form approved by the Secretary of State, the Commission or the Board, as the case may be, or in such other format as the Secretary of State, the Commission or the Board, as the case may be, accepts, is to be sent or delivered to the following appropriate office”.

(5)For paragraph (3) substitute—“3 Except where paragraph (4) applies, where a form does not contain the information required under Tribunal Procedure Rules the form may be returned by the Secretary of State, the Commission or the Board to the sender for completion in accordance with the Tribunal Procedure Rules.”

(6)In paragraph (4)—

(a)omit “or application”; and

(b)for “paragraph (1)” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

(7)In paragraph (5)—

(a)for “an appeal or application” substitute “a notice of appeal”;

(b)after “the appeal” omit “or application”; and

(c)for “paragraph (1)” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

(8)In paragraph (6) omit “or application”.

(9)In paragraph 8—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for “a legally qualified panel member” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b)—

(i)for “panel member” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)for the words “paragraph (1)” to the end, substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules.”.

(10)In paragraph (9) for “legally qualified panel member who” substitute “First-tier Tribunal which”.

(11)In paragraph (10)—

(a)after “where the” insert “notice of”; and

(b)for “clerk to an appeal tribunal or to a legally qualified panel member” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(124)Omit regulations 35 to 38 (the panel and appeal tribunals, and consideration and determination of appeals).

(125)In regulation 38A (appeals raising issues for decision by officers of Inland Revenue)—

(a)in paragraph (1)—

(i)for “an appeal tribunal and it appears to the appeal tribunal, or legally qualified panel member” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal and it appears to the First-tier Tribunal,”; and

(ii)omit “or legally qualified panel member, as the case may be,”; and

(b)in paragraph (3)(b) for “appeal tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(126)Omit regulations 39 to 47 and 49 to 58 (tribunal procedure).

(127)In regulation 58A and the heading (appeal to a Commissioner by a partner)—

(a)for “a Commissioner”, in each place, substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(128)Omit Schedule 3 (qualifications of persons appointed to the panel).

(129). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(130)The Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) Regulations 1999 may be cited as the Forfeiture Regulations 1999 and are amended as follows.

(131)In the title to the Regulations and in regulation 1 (citation) for “Social Security Commissioners (Procedure)” substitute “Forfeiture”.

(132)Omit regulations 2 (revocation) and 3 (transitional provisions).

(133)In regulation 4 (interpretation)—

(a)in paragraph (1) omit all definitions except for the definition of “the 1998 Act”; and

(b)omit paragraphs (2) and (3).

(134)Omit regulations5 to 13 (general provisions and applications for leave to appeal, appeals and references).

(135)In regulation 14 (references under the Forfeiture Act 1982) omit paragraphs (2) and (3).

(136)Omit regulations 15 to 33 (applications for leave to appeal, appeals and references, procedure and decisions).

(137). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(138)For regulation 9(4) of the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (England and Wales) Regulations 1999 (procedure at a hearing) substitute—“4 Any other adjudicator shall be entitled to attend the hearing of an appeal whether or not it is in private.”

(139)In regulation 3(a) of the Tax Credits (Payments on Account, Overpayments and Recovery) (Amendment) Regulations 1999(amendments to the principal regulations) in the definition of “adjudicating authority” for the words “an appeal tribunal” to the end substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”.

(140)In regulation 9(3) of the Social Security (Work-focused Interviews for Lone Parents) and Miscellaneous Amendment Regulations 2000 (appeals) for “(appeal to appeal tribunal) to an appeal tribunal” substitute “(appeal to First-tier Tribunal) to the First-tier Tribunal”.

(141)In regulation 2(1)(c) of the Child Support (Temporary Compensation Payment Scheme) Regulations 2000 (application of the regulations) for “a child support appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(142)The Special Educational Needs Tribunal Regulations 2001 are amended as follows.

(143)In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) for the definition of “the tribunal” substitute—“• “the tribunal” or “the Tribunal” means Tribiwnlys Anghenion Addysgol Arbennig Cymru or the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales.”

(144)Omit regulation 30(2)(f) (right of a member of the Council on Tribunals to attend a hearing held in private).

(145)After regulation 39 (review of the President’s decision) insert—“39A 1 A party seeking permission to appeal on a point of law under section 336ZB of the Education Act 1996 (appeal to the Upper Tribunal) must make a written application to the tribunal for permission to appeal.2 An application under paragraph (1) must be sent or delivered to the Secretary of the Tribunal no later than 28 days after the latest of the dates that the Secretary of the Tribunal sent to the party making the application—a notification of the decision;b notification that an application for the decision to be reviewed has been unsuccessful; orc notification that the decision has been varied following a review.3 An application under paragraph (1) must—a identify the decision to which it relates;b identify the alleged error or errors of law in the decision; andc state the result the party making the application is seeking.4 The tribunal may give directions in relation to the determination of the application, and may make its decision on the application with or without a hearing.5 The Secretary of the Tribunal must send written notification of the tribunal’s decision on the application to the parties as soon as practicable.6 If the tribunal has refused the application the notification under paragraph (4) must also include—a the reasons for such refusal; andb notification of the right to make an application to the Upper Tribunal for permission to appeal and the time within which, and the method by which, such application must be made.7 The tribunal may give permission to appeal on limited grounds, but must comply with paragraph (6) in relation to any grounds on which it has refused permission.”

(146)In regulation 48(1), (2) and (3) (orders of the court), and in the title of that regulation, for “Court” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Court”.

(147)In regulation 1 of the Social Security (Crediting and Treatment of Contributions, and National Insurance Numbers) Regulations 2001 (citation, commencement and interpretation)—

(a)in paragraph (3) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (4) omit the entry relating to “Commissioner”.

(148)The Housing and Council Tax Benefit (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2001 are amended as follows.

(149)In regulation 1 (citation, commencement and interpretation)—

(a)in the definition of “appeal” for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”;

(b)in the definition of “official error” for “a Commissioner (construed in accordance with paragraph 23(1) of Schedule 7 to the Act)” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(c)omit the definitions of—

(i)“clerk to an appeal tribunal”;

(ii)“financially qualified panel member”;

(iii)“legally qualified panel member”;

(iv)“panel member”; and

(v)“President”.

(150)In regulation 2 (service of notices or documents)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) omit—

(i)“the clerk to an appeal tribunal,”; and

(ii)“the clerk to the appeal tribunal,”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) omit “the clerk to an appeal tribunal,”.

(151)In regulation 4 (revision of decisions)—

(a)in paragraph (1)(c) for “in regulation 18, or in a case to which regulation 19 applies the time prescribed in that regulation,” substitute “by Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(b)in paragraph (7)(a) for “an appeal tribunal, Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal, Upper Tribunal”.

(152)In regulation 5(5)(b) (late application for a revision) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(153)In regulation 7(2)(d) (decisions superseding earlier decisions) for “an appeal tribunal or of a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or of the Upper Tribunal”.

(154)In regulation 8 (date from which a decision superseding an earlier decision takes effect)—

(a)in paragraph (7) for “an appeal tribunal or of a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or of the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (11)—

(i)for “appeal tribunal or the Commissioner’s” substitute “First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal’s”; and

(ii)for “Commissioner” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(155)In regulation 9(5)(b) (effective date for late notification of change of circumstances) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(156)In regulation 10A(3) (correction of accidental errors) omit “, or the time within which an appeal may be brought under regulation 18(1),”.

(157)In regulation 11(2) (cases where a relevant authority may suspend)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (b)(i) for “an appeal tribunal, a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b)(ii) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(158)In regulation 16 (decisions against which no appeal lies) omit paragraph (2).

(159)In regulation 17(5) (appeal against a decision which has been revised) for “appeal tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(160)Omit regulation 18 (time within which an appeal is brought).

(161)In regulation 19 (late appeals)—

(a)omit paragraphs (1) to (4);

(b)for paragraph (5) substitute—“5 Where a dispute arises as to whether an appeal was brought within the time specified under Tribunal Procedure Rules the dispute shall be referred to, and determined by, the First-tier Tribunal.5A The relevant authority may treat a late appeal as made in time in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules if the relevant authority is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice.”

(c)in paragraph (6)—

(i)for “(5)(b)” substitute “(5)”;

(ii)for “grant an application unless the panel member or the relevant authority, as the case may be” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time unless the relevant authority”;

(iii)in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) omit “to the application”; and

(iv)for “appeal to be made” to the end substitute “appeal notice to be submitted in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules.”;

(d)in paragraph (7) for “applicant”, in each place, substitute “appellant”;

(e)in paragraph (8)—

(i)for “grant the application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”; and

(f)in paragraph (9)—

(i)for “grant an application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (a) for “these Regulations” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(iii)in sub-paragraph (b) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(g)omit paragraphs (10) to (12).

(162)

(1)Regulation 20 (making of appeals and applications) is amended as follows.

(2)For the heading substitute “Notice of Appeal”.

(3)For paragraph (1) substitute—“1 A notice of appeal made in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules must be made on a form approved by the relevant authority, or in such other format as the relevant authority may accept, and sent or delivered to the relevant authority.”

(4)For paragraph (2) substitute—“2 Except where paragraph (3) applies, where a form does not contain the information required under Tribunal Procedure Rules the form may be returned by the relevant authority to the sender for completion in accordance with the Tribunal Procedure Rules.”

(5)In paragraph (3)—

(a)omit “or application”; and

(b)for “paragraph (1)” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

(6)In paragraph (4)—

(a)for “an appeal or application” substitute “a notice of appeal”;

(b)after “the appeal” omit “or application”; and

(c)for “paragraph (1)” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

(7)In paragraph (5) omit “or application”.

(8)In paragraph (7)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) for “a legally qualified panel member” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b)—

(i)for “panel member” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)for the words “paragraph (1)” to the end, substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules.”.

(9)In paragraph (8) for “legally qualified panel member who” substitute “First-tier Tribunal which”.

(10)In paragraph (9)—

(a)for “the appeal” substitute “the notice of appeal”; and

(b)for “clerk to an appeal tribunal or to a legally qualified panel member” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(163)Omit regulations 22 (composition of appeal tribunals) and 23 (procedure in connection with appeals).

(164)In regulation 1(2) of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (citation, commencement and interpretation)—

(a)omit the definition of “the Commissioner”; and

(b)in the definition of “official error” for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(165)In the Schedule to the Road User Charging (Enforcement and Adjudication) (London) Regulations 2001 omit paragraph 8(4) (admission to a hearing).

(166)The Education (Special Educational Needs) (England) (Consolidation) Regulations 2001 are amended as follows.

(167)In regulation 2(1) (interpretation) omit the definition of “Tribunal”.

(168)In regulation 12(2)(b) and (4)(b) (time limits and prescribed information) for “Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(169)In regulation 16(e)(iii) and (f)(iii) (statement of special educational needs) for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(170)In regulation 17 (time limits and prescribed information) for “Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(171)In regulation 25(1) (compliance with tribunal orders) for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(172)In regulation 26(1) and (2) (compliance with parents’ requests when an authority concedes an appeal to the Tribunal) and in the heading of that regulation, for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(173)In Parts A and B of Schedule 1—

(a)for the first occurrence in each Part of “Special Educational Needs and Disability” substitute “First-tier”; and

(b)in the paragraph in each Part starting “When you receive”—

(i)in the first sentence for “Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal, which hears appeals in relation to decisions on assessments and statements of special educational needs”;

(ii)for “within two months of getting the final statement” substitute “[insert here the time limit for appealing to the First-tier Tribunal]”;

(iii)for “SENDIST, 2nd Floor Old Hall, Mowden Hall, Staindrop Road DL3 9BG” substitute “[insert here the address of the First-tier Tribunal]”;

(iv)for “0870 241 2555” substitute “[insert here the telephone number of the First-tier Tribunal]”; and

(v)for “http://www.sendist.gov.uk/” substitute “[insert here the address of the First-tier Tribunal’s website]”.

(174)In the Schedule to the Race Relations Act 1976 (Statutory Duties) Order 2001 (bodies and other persons added after commencement of general statutory duty)—

(a)omit the entry relating to “Council on Tribunals”; and

(b)in the appropriate place under the title “Regulatory, audit and inspection” insert “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council”.

(175)In Schedule 3 to the Race Relations Act 1976 (Statutory Duties) Order 2001 (bodies and other persons excepted by article 5(5)(B)) for “Council on Tribunals” substitute “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council”.

(176). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(177)In regulation 11 of the Goods Vehicles (Enforcement Powers) Regulations 2001 (hearings) omit paragraph (7).

(178)In regulation 15(3) of the Social Security (Jobcentre Plus Interviews) Regulations 2002 (appeals) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(179)The Child Support Appeals (Jurisdiction of Courts) Order 2002 is amended as follows.

(180)In article 3 for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(181)For article 5 substitute—“5 Regulation 32 of Regulations and Rule 23 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008 apply to appeals brought under this Order as if the word “Tribunal” is read as “court”.”

(182)The Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (General Provisions and Disability Claims Procedure) Regulations 2002 are amended as follows.

(183)In regulation 1(2) and (3) (application) for “Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal” substitute “tribunal”.

(184)In regulation 2 (interpretation) for the definition of “the tribunal” substitute—“• “the tribunal” means Tribiwnlys Anghenion Addysgol Arbennig Cymru or the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales referred to in section 333(1ZA) of the 1996 Act (constitution of welsh tribunal);”

(185)In regulation 3 (members of lay panel) for “the Secretary of State as respects England, or the National Assembly for Wales as respects Wales, is” substitute “the Welsh Ministers are”.

(186)In regulation 4 (establishment of tribunals) for “Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal” substitute “tribunal”.

(187)In regulation 30 (right of a member of the Council on Tribunals to attend a hearing held in private) omit paragraph (2)(f).

(188)After regulation 39 (review of the President’s decision) insert—“39A 1 A party seeking permission to appeal on a point of law under section 336ZB of the Education Act 1996 (appeal to the Upper Tribunal) must make a written application to the tribunal for permission to appeal.2 An application under paragraph (1) must be sent or delivered to the Secretary of the Tribunal no later than 28 days after the latest of the dates that the Secretary of the Tribunal sent to the party making the application—a notification of the decision;b notification that an application for the decision to be reviewed has been unsuccessful; orc notification that the decision has been varied following a review.3 An application under paragraph (1) must—a identify the decision to which it relates;b identify the alleged error or errors of law in the decision; andc state the result the party making the application is seeking.4 The tribunal may give directions in relation to the determination of the application, and may make its decision on the application with or without a hearing.5 The Secretary of the Tribunal must send written notification of the tribunal’s decision on the application to the parties as soon as practicable.6 If the tribunal has refused the application the notification under paragraph (4) must also include—a the reasons for such refusal; andb notification of the right to make an application to the Upper Tribunal for permission to appeal and the time within which, and the method by which, such application must be made.7 The tribunal may give permission to appeal on limited grounds, but must comply with paragraph (6) in relation to any grounds on which it has refused permission.”

(189)In regulation 48(1), (2) and (3) (orders of the court), and in the title of that regulation, for “Court” substitute “Upper Tribunal or the Court”.

(190)In regulation 11 of the Tax Credits (Payments by the Commissioners) Regulations 2002 (postponement of payment)—

(a)in paragraphs (2) and (4), for “an appeal tribunal, a” substitute “the appropriate tribunal, the Upper Tribunal, the Northern Ireland”;

(b)in paragraph (4)(b), for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(c)in paragraph (5) for “Appeal tribunal” substitute “Appropriate tribunal”; and

(d)in paragraph (6) for “Social” substitute “Northern Ireland Social”.

(191)Tax Credits (Appeals) Regulations 2002 are amended as follows.

(192)In regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)in the definition of “appeal tribunal” omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “or” and “(b)”); and

(b)in the definition of “Social Security Commissioner” omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “and” and “(b)”).

(193)In regulation 3 (application of section 54 of the Taxes Management Act 1970)—

(a)in paragraphs (1) and (2) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (8), in the inserted subsection (6), omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “and” and “(b)”).

(194)In regulation 4 (application of section 12 of the 1998 Act and article 13 of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in paragraph (1) after “appeal tribunal”, in both places, insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (2), in the substituted paragraph (1), for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(195)In regulation 5(1) (application of section 13 of the 1998 Act and article 14 of the 1998 Order) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”.

(196)In regulation 6 (application of section 14 of the 1998 Act and article 15 of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in paragraph (1)—

(i)for “14(1) to (10)” substitute “14(2) to (6)”; and

(ii)after “appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)omit paragraph (2)(a).

(197)In regulation 7—

(a)in paragraph (1) omit “Section 14(11) and (12) of, and Schedule 4 to, the 1998 Act and”; and

(b)in paragraph (2) omit “in subsection (11) of that section and”.

(198)In regulation 8 (application of section 15 of the Social Security Act 1998)—

(a)for “appeal from Commissioner on a point of law” substitute “applications for permission to appeal against a decision of the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)for “a Social Security Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(199)For regulation 9(2) (application of section 16 of the 1998 Act or Article 16 of the 1998 Order) substitute—“2 Omit subsection (3) of section 16.”

(200)In regulation 10 (application of section 17 of the 1998 Act or article 17 of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in paragraph (1) after “appeal tribunal” insert “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (2), in the substituted subsection (1)—

(i)after sub-paragraph (b) insert—“c any provision made by or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007,”

(ii)for “an appeal tribunal or lies to a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or lies to the Upper Tribunal”.

(201)In regulation 11 (application of section 28 of the 1998 Act and article 28 of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in the heading omit “section 28 of the 1998 Act and”;

(b)in paragraph (1) omit “Section 28 of the 1998 Act and”;

(c)omit paragraph (2); and

(d)in paragraph (4) omit “subsection (1A) of that section and”.

(202)In regulation 12(2)(a) (applications of section 39 of the 1998 Act and article 39 of the 1998 Order) for “after the definition of “appeal tribunal”” substitute “in the appropriate place”.

(203). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(204)The Tax Credits (Appeals) (No 2) Regulations 2002 are amended as follows.

(205)In regulation 1(3) (citation, commencement, duration and interpretation) omit the definitions of—

(a)“a case”;

(b)“clerk to the appeal tribunal”;

(c)“the date of notification”;

(d)“decision”;

(e)“financially qualified panel member”;

(f)“legally qualified panel member”;

(g)“medically qualified panel member”;

(h)“panel”;

(i)“panel member”;

(j)“panel member with a disability qualification”;

(k)“penalty determination”;

(l)“penalty proceedings”; and

(m)“President”.

(206)In regulation 2 (service of notices or documents)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) omit—

(i)“to the clerk to the appeal tribunal or”; and

(ii)“by the clerk of the appeal tribunal or”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) omit “the clerk to the appeal tribunal or”.

(207)In regulation 3 (other persons with a right of appeal or a right to make an application for a direction) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(208)In regulation 4 (time within which appeal is to be brought) for “a legally qualified panel member” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(209)In regulation 5 (late appeals)—

(a)in paragraph (1)—

(i)for “The time within which an appeal must be brought may be extended” substitute “The Board may treat a late appeal as made in time”; and

(ii)for “(2)” substitute “(4)”;

(b)omit paragraphs (2) and (3);

(c)for paragraph (4) substitute—“4 An appeal may be treated as made in time if the Board is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice.”

(d)in paragraph (5)—

(i)for “grant the application unless the panel member is, or the Board are, as the case may be,” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time unless the Board are”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) omit “to the application”;

(e)in paragraph (6) for “applicant” substitute “appellant”;

(f)in paragraph (7)—

(i)for “grant an application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”; and

(ii)for the words “making of the application” to the end substitute “submission of the notice of appeal, the more compelling should be the special circumstances.”;

(g)in paragraph (8)—

(i)for “grant an application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(h)omit paragraphs (9) to (11).

(210)Omit regulations 6, 7 and 9 to 27 (procedure on appeal).

(211)In regulation 2 of the Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance Administration Regulations 2003 (interpretation) in the definition of “adjudicating authority”—

(a)in sub-paragraph (b) omit “Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Social Security Act 1998 or”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (c) omit “within the meaning of section 39(1) of that Act or”; and

(c)after sub-paragraph (c) insert—“d the First-tier Tribunal or the Upper Tribunal;”

(212)The Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 2003 are amended as follows.

(213)In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a)in the definition of “appeal tribunal” omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “(b)”);

(b)in the definition of “clerk to the appeal tribunal” omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “(b)”);

(c)in the definition of “Commissioner” omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “(b)”);

(d)in the definition of “legally qualified panel member” omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “(b)”); and

(e)in the definition of “panel” omit “section 6 or”.

(214)In regulation 6(6)(b) (late application for revision of decisions) after “a Commissioner” insert “, the Upper Tribunal”.

(215)In regulation 8 (Revision of decisions against which there has been an appeal)—

(a)in paragraph (2)—

(i)after “an appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)for “regulation 29 applies within the time prescribed by that regulation” substitute “regulations 29 and 29A apply within the time prescribed by those regulations”; and

(b)in paragraph (3)(b), (c) and (d) after “an appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”.

(216)In regulation 10(3) (revision of decisions arising from official error etc) after “a Commissioner” insert “, the Upper Tribunal”.

(217)In regulation 13(2)(c) (cases and circumstances in which superseding decisions may be made) after “an appeal tribunal” insert “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”.

(218)In regulation 16 (date as from which superseding decisions take effect)—

(a)in paragraphs (7) and (8) after “an appeal tribunal”, in each place, insert “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”;

(b)in paragraph (8) after “determination of” insert “the Upper Tribunal,”; and

(c)in paragraph (9A) after “a Commissioner” insert “, the Upper Tribunal”.

(219)In regulation 17(6)(b) (effective date for late notifications of change of circumstances) after “a Commissioner” insert “, the Upper Tribunal”.

(220)In regulation 18 (suspension in prescribed cases)—

(a)in paragraph (3)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (a) after “an appeal tribunal,” insert “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal,”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) after “a Commissioner” insert “, the Upper Tribunal”;

(b)in paragraph (4)—

(i)after “where an appeal tribunal,” insert “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal,”;

(ii)in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or First-tier Tribunal”; and

(iii)in sub-paragraph (c) after “leave”, in both places, insert “or permission”; and

(c)in paragraph (5)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (a) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) after “leave” insert “or permission”.

(221)In regulation 21 (making of payments which have been suspended)—

(a)in paragraph (3)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (a) after “an appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) after “an appeal tribunal,” insert “the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”; and

(iii)in sub-paragraphs (b) to (d) after “leave”, in each place, insert “or permission”; and

(b)in paragraph (4)—

(i)after “Commissioner” insert “, the Upper Tribunal”; and

(ii)after “leave”, in each place, insert “or permission”.

(222)In regulation 23 (appeals involving issues that arise on appeal in other cases) after “leave” insert “or permission”.

(223)In regulation 25(1) (decisions against which no appeal lies) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or to the First-tier Tribunal”.

(224)In regulation 28—

(a)in paragraph (1) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”;

(b)in paragraph (3) after “member” insert “or, as the case may be, the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(c)in paragraph (4) after “29” insert “or, as the case may be, regulation 29A”.

(225)In regulation 29 (late appeals)—

(a)in the heading after “appeals” insert “to the appeal tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (1) after “brought” insert “to an appeal tribunal”.

(226)After regulation 29 (late appeals to an appeal tribunal) insert—“29A • In respect of an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, the Board may treat a late appeal as made in time in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules if the Board is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice, but no appeal shall in any event be brought more than one year after the expiration of the last day for appealing under regulation 28.”

(227)In regulation 30 (interests of justice)—

(a)in paragraph (1)—

(i)after “29” insert “and regulation 29A”;

(ii)after “grant an application” substitute “or, as the case may be, treat the appeal as made in time”;

(iii)omit “under that regulation”; and

(iv)in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) omit “to the application”.

(b)in paragraph (4)—

(i)after “29” insert “or, as the case may be, treat the appeal as made in time under regulation 29A”; and

(ii)after “making of the application” insert “or, as the case may be, submission of a notice of appeal”; and

(c)in paragraph (5)—

(i)after “29” insert “or, as the case may be, treat the appeal as made in time under regulation 29A”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) after “a Commissioner” insert “, the Upper Tribunal”.

(228)In regulation 31 (making of appeals or applications)—

(a)after paragraph (1) insert—“1A A notice of appeal to the First-tier Tribunal made in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules must be made on a form approved by the Board, or in such other format as the Board may accept.1B Except where paragraph (3) applies, in respect of an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal, where a form does not contain the information required under Tribunal Procedure Rules the form may be returned by the Board to the sender for completion in accordance with the Tribunal Procedure Rules.”

(b)in paragraph (2) for “An Approved” substitute “In respect of an appeal to the appeal tribunal an approved”;

(c)in paragraphs (3) and (4) after “paragraph (1)” insert “or, as the case may be, Tribunal Procedure Rules”;

(d)in paragraph (7)—

(i)after “panel member who” insert “, or, as the case may be, the First-tier Tribunal which,”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraph (a) after “paragraph (1)” insert “or, as the case may be, Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(e)in paragraph (8) after “panel member who” insert “, or, as the case may be, First-tier Tribunal which,”.

(229)In regulation 32 (discontinuing action on appeals)—

(a)after “appeal to an appeal tribunal” insert “or to the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (a) after “panel member” insert “or, as the case may be, the First-tier Tribunal”.

(230)The Education (Prohibition from Teaching or Working with Children) Regulations 2003 are amended as follows.

(231)In regulation 2 (interpretation) omit the definition of “Tribunal”.

(232)In regulation 10(1), (2) and (3) (review by the tribunal), and in the title of that regulation, for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(233)In regulation 10A(2) and (3) for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(234)In regulation 11(1) and (5) for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(235)In regulation 12(1) (appeals) for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(236)In regulation 13(1) and (2) (the tribunal’s powers), and in the title of that regulation, for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(237)In regulation 14(3) of the Social Security (Jobcentre Plus Interviews for Partners) Regulations 2003 (appeals) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(238). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(239)In regulation 12(3) of the Social Security (Incapacity Benefit Work - focused Interviews) Regulations 2003 (appeals) for “(appeal to appeal tribunal) to an appeal tribunal” substitute “(appeal to First-tier Tribunal) to the First-tier Tribunal”.

(240)The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004 are amended as follows.

(241)In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

(a)omit the definition of “chairman”;

(b)after the definition of “Employment Act” insert—“• “Employment Judge” has the meaning given in section 3A of the Employment Tribunals Act;”

(c)in the definitions of “Employment Tribunal Office”, “Regional Chairman”, and “tribunal” for “chairman”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”;

(d)in the definition of “hearing”—

(i)for “a chairman” substitute “an Employment Judge; and

(ii)for “the chairman” substitute “the Employment Judge”; and

(e)in the definitions of “panel of chairmen” and “Regional Chairman” for “chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”.

(242)In regulation 3 (overriding objective)—

(a)in paragraph (1) for “chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”; and

(b)in paragraphs (3) and (4) for “chairman” substitute “Employment Judge”.

(243)In regulation 4(1) and (2) (President of employment tribunals) for “chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”.

(244)In regulation 5(2) (establishment of employment tribunals)—

(a)for “Chairman” substitute “Employment Judge”; and

(b)for “chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”.

(245)In regulation 6 (regional chairmen)—

(a)for “chairmen”, in each place (including the heading), substitute “Employment Judges”; and

(b)for “chairman”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”.

(246)In regulation 7 (Vice President) for “chairmen”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judges”.

(247)In regulation 8(3)(a), (4) and (5) (panels of members of tribunals – general) for “chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”.

(248)In regulation 9 (composition of tribunals - general)—

(a)in paragraph (1) for “chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”;

(b)in paragraphs (1) and (2) for “a chairman” substitute “an Employment Judge”; and

(c)in paragraphs (1) to (4) for “chairman” in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”.

(249)In regulation 10(a) (panels of members of tribunals – national security proceedings) for “chairmen”, in both places, substitute “Employment Judges”.

(250)In regulation 11 (composition of tribunals – national security proceedings)—

(a)for “Chairman”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”; and

(b)for “a chairman”, in each place, substitute “an Employment Judge”.

(251)In regulation 13 (practice directions) for “chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”.

(252)In regulation 15(1) and (4) (calculation of time) for “a chairman” substitute “an Employment Judge”.

(253)In regulation 16(2) (application of Schedules 1 - 5 to proceedings) for “a chairman” substitute “an Employment Judge”.

(254)In regulation 17(2) (register) for “chairman” substitute “Employment Judge”.

(255)In Schedule 1 (the employment tribunal rules of procedure)—

(a)in the headings of rules 12 and 31 for “chairman” substitute “Employment Judge”;

(b)in rules 1(8), 3(3), (7) and (8), 6(3) and (6), 7(2), 8(1),(2)(b) and (4), 10(1), 11(2) and (6), 12, 13(1), 14(1), 17(1), 18(1), (3), (4) and (7), 19(1), 20(1) and (4), 22(8), 23(2), 25(5), 27(7), 28(2), 30(5), 33(1), (3) and (5), 34(1), 35(1), 36(3), 46(2), 50(1) and (3), 52(b), 60(2) and 61(1) for “a chairman”, in each place, substitute “an Employment Judge”;

(c)in rules 3(3), (4), (5) and (9), 4(4), 6(3) to (5), 8(3), 10(1), (2)(f), (k) and (r) and (8), 11(2) and (3), 14(2), (3) and (6), 15(1), 16, 18(2), (5), (7)(f) and (9), 19(1), 20(1) to (3) and (4)(b), 23(2), 27(1), 28(3) and (4), 29(1), 30(1), (2), (4) and (6)(a), 31, 32(2), 33(4), (6) and (7), 34(5), 35(3) and (4), 36, 37(1), 38(1), (2), (7), (9) and (10), 39(1), 40(1), (2) and (4), 41(2), 42(1), (5), (7) and (8), 43(1), 44(1), (2) and (4), 45(1), (2) and (3), 46, 47(1) and (2)(b), 48(1), (2), (6), (7) and (9), 49, 50(2), (6) to (10), 52, 54 , 55(1), 57(1) and (3), 58, 60(1) and 61(4)(h)(ii) and (6) for “chairman”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”;

(d)in rules 13(3) and 28(1) for “Chairmen” substitute “Employment Judges”; and

(e)in rule 16(2) omit the words from “A member of the Council on Tribunals” to the end.

(256)In Schedule 2 (the employment tribunal (national security) rules of procedure)—

(a)in rules 6(1) and 10(3) for “a chairman”, in each place, substitute “an Employment Judge”;

(b)in rules 3(1)(b), (2) and (3), 4(2), 6, 8(1), (3) to (5) and (7), 9 and 10(1), (3) and (4) for “chairman”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”; and

(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(257)In rule 8(1) of Schedule 3 (the employment tribunals (levy appeals) rules of procedure)—

(a)for “a chairman” substitute “an Employment Judge”; and

(b)for “the chairman” substitute “the Employment Judge”.

(258)In Schedule 4 (the employment tribunals (health and safety – appeals against improvement and prohibition notices) rules of procedure)—

(a)in rule 7(1) for “a chairman” substitute “an Employment Judge”; and

(b)in rules 6(3) and (4), 7, 8, 9(3) and 10(1) and (4) for “chairman”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”.

(259)In Schedule 6 (the employment tribunals (equal value) rules of procedure)—

(a)in rules 6(3)(d), 10(2)(b) and (e), 11(5) and 13(3) for “a chairman”, in each place, substitute “an Employment Judge”; and

(b)in rules 3(1), 5(1)(c), 6(2) and (3), 10(2)(d) and 12(2) for “chairman”, in each place, substitute “Employment Judge”.

(260)The Child Trust Funds (Non-tax Appeals) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.

(261)In regulation 2 (interpretation)—

(a)in the definition of “appeal tribunal” omit (a) (and the following “(b)”);

(b)in the definition of “child trust fund appeal” after “Commissioner” insert “or to the First-tier Tribunal or lies to the Upper Tribunal”; and

(c)in the definition of “Social Security Commissioner” omit sub-paragraph (a) (and the following “(b)”).

(262)In regulation 3(1) (prescribed manner of notice of appeal) after “notice of appeal” insert “, in respect of an appeal to an appeal tribunal,”.

(263)In regulation 4 (application of section 54 of the Taxes Management Act 1970)—

(a)in paragraphs (1) and (2) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (6), in the inserted subsection (6), omit paragraph (a) (and the following “(b)”).

(264)In regulation 5 (application of sections 5 to 7 of and Schedule 1 to the 1998 Act or articles 6 to 8 of and Schedule 1 to the 1998 Order)—

(a)in the heading omit “sections 5 to 7 and Schedule 1 to the 1998 Act or”;

(b)in paragraph (1) omit “Sections 5 to 7 and paragraphs 7, 11 and 12 of Schedule 1 to the 1998 Act or, in Northern Ireland,”; and

(c)omit paragraph (2).

(265)In regulation 6(1) (application of section 12 of the 1998 Act or article 13 of the 1998 Order) after “an appeal tribunal”, in both places, insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”.

(266)In regulation 7 (application of section 13 of the 1998 Act or article 14 of the 1998 Order) after “appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”.

(267)In regulation 8 (application of section 14 of the 1998 Act or article 15 of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in paragraph (1)—

(i)for “14(1) to (10)” substitute “14(2) and (3)”;

(ii)after “Commissioner” insert “or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(iii)after “an appeal tribunal” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)in paragraph (2)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (a) for “(1)” substitute “(3)”;

(ii)at the end of sub-paragraph (c) insert “and”;

(iii)for sub-paragraph (d) substitute—“d omit subsections 3(c) and (d).”

(iv)omit sub-paragraph (e).

(268)In regulation 9 (application of section 14(11) and (12) of and Schedule 4 to the 1998 Act or article 15(11) to (13) of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in the heading omit “section 14(11) and (12) of and Schedule 4 to the 1998 Act or”;

(b)in paragraph (1) omit “Section 14(11) and (12) of, and Schedule 4 to, the 1998 Act, or, in Northern Ireland,”; and

(c)in paragraph (2) omit “section 21(9) of the Act as modified by section 24(2) of the Act in subsection 11 of section 14 and”.

(269)In regulation 10 (application of section 15 of the 1998 Act)—

(a)for “appeal from Commissioner on point of law” substitute “Applications for permission to appeal against a decision of the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)for “a Social Security Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(270)For regulation 11(2) (application of section 16 of the 1998 Act or article 16 of the 1998 Order) substitute—“2 Omit subsection (3) of section 16.”

(271)In regulation 12 (application of section 17 of the 1998 Act or article 17 of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in paragraph (1) after “appeal tribunal” insert “, the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”;

(b)in paragraph (2), in the substituted section 17(1)—

(i)at the end of sub-paragraph (a) omit “and”;

(ii)at the end of sub-paragraph (b) insert “and”;

(iii)after sub-paragraph (b) insert—“c any provisions made by or under Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15)”

(iv)for “an appeal tribunal or lies to a Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or lies to the Upper Tribunal”.

(272)In regulation 13 (application of section 28 of the 1998 Act or article 28 of the 1998 Order)—

(a)in the heading omit “section 28 of the 1998 Act or”;

(b)in paragraph (1) omit “Section 28 of the 1998 Act (“section 28”) or, in Northern Ireland,”;

(c)in paragraph (2) omit “subsection (1A) of section 28 and”; and

(d)omit paragraph (3).

(273)In regulation 14(2) (application of section 39 of the 1998 Act or article 39 of the 1998 Order) in the definition of “child trust fund appeal” inserted into section 39 for “an appeal tribunal or lies to a Social Security Commissioner” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal or lies to the Upper Tribunal”.

(274)Omit regulation 15(2)(a) (application of sections 79, 80 and 84 of the 1998 Act or Articles 74 and 75 of the 1998 Order).

(275)In rule 54 of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (Procedure) Rules 2005 (admission of public to hearings) omit paragraph (5).

(276)The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2005 is amended as follows.

(277)In article 2 (interpretation) after the definition of “additional multiple injury lump sum” insert—“• “appropriate tribunal” means the appropriate tribunal as defined in section 12(1) of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943;”

(278)In article 13(b)(iv) (interpretation of Part 3) after “Commissioner” insert “, the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”.

(279)In article 15B(6)(d) (additional multiple injury lump sum) after “Commissioner” insert “, the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”.

(280)In article 43(3)(b) (decisions) for “a Pension Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(281)In article 45 (reconsideration)—

(a)in paragraph (4) for “a Pension Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(b)in paragraph (5) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”; and

(c)in paragraph (6) for “Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “appropriate tribunal”.

(282)In article 47(3)(b) (review on discharge on medical grounds) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(283)In article 48(6)(b) (review - exceptional circumstances) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(284)In article 49(4)(b) (review-ignorance or mistake) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(285)In article 54(3)(d) (date on which awards of benefit become payable) after “Commissioner” insert “, the First-tier Tribunal, the Upper Tribunal”.

(286)In article 56 (suspension - Pensions Appeal Tribunal)—

(a)in the heading omit “Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “an appropriate tribunal”;

(b)in paragraphs (1), (4) and (5) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “an appropriate tribunal”;

(c)in paragraph (5) for “the Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”;

(d)in paragraph (6)—

(i)for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal”, in both places, substitute “an appropriate tribunal”; and

(ii)for “an appropriate Commissioner” substitute “a Commissioner or the Upper Tribunal, as the case may be”; and

(e)in paragraph (7)(b) after “that Act” insert “or section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007”.

(287)

(1)Article 57 (suspension - Social Security Commissioner) is amended as follows.

(2)In the heading after “Commissioner” insert “and Upper Tribunal”.

(3)In paragraph (1)—

(a)for “an appropriate” substitute “a”; and

(b)after “1943” insert “or, as the case may be, the Upper Tribunal under section 13 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15)”.

(4)In paragraph (5)—

(a)for “an appropriate” substitute “a”; and

(b)after “1943” insert “or, as the case may be, the Upper Tribunal under section 13 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act (c.15)”.

(5)In paragraph (6)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) after “1943” insert “or, as the case may be, section 13 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act (c.15)”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for “that Act” substitute “the 1943 Act or an application for permission to appeal under section 13(4) of the 2007 Act”; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (e)—

(i)for “an appropriate” substitute “a”; and

(ii)omit “a Great Britain Social Security Commissioner or”.

(288). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(289). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(290)The Child Trust Funds (Appeals) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.

(291)

(1)Regulation 1 (citation, commencement, duration and interpretation) is amended as follows.

(2)In paragraph (3)—

(a)in the definition of “appeal” for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)omit the definitions of—

(i)“clerk to the appeal tribunal”;

(ii)“decision notice”;

(iii)“financially qualified panel member”;

(iv)“legally qualified panel member”; and

(v)“the President”.

(3)Omit paragraph (4).

(292)In regulation 2 (service of notices or documents)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) omit—

(i)“the clerk to the appeal tribunal or to”; and

(ii)“the clerk to the appeal tribunal or by”; and

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) omit “the clerk to the appeal tribunal or”.

(293)In regulation 3 (disputes about notices of appeal) for “a legally qualified panel member” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

(294)In regulation 4 (late appeals)—

(a)in paragraph (1) for “(2) to (8) are satisfied, an appeal may be” substitute “(4) to (8) are satisfied, the Board may treat an appeal as made in time where an appeal is”;

(b)omit paragraphs (2) and (3);

(c)for paragraph (4) substitute—“4 The Board must not treat the appeal as made in time unless the Board is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice.”

(d)in paragraph (5)—

(i)for “grant an application unless the panel member is, or the Board are, as the case may be,” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time unless the Board are”; and

(ii)in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) omit “to the application”;

(e)in paragraph (6) for “applicant”, in each place, substitute “appellant”;

(f)in paragraph (7)—

(i)for “grant the application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”; and

(ii)for the words “making of the application” to the end substitute “submission of the notice of appeal, the more compelling should be the special circumstances.”;

(g)in paragraph (8)—

(i)for “grant an application” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time”;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (a) for “applicant” substitute “appellant”; and

(iii)in sub-paragraph (b) for “a Social Security Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”; and

(h)omit paragraphs (9) and (10).

(295)Omit regulations 6 to 25.

(296)The Residential Property Tribunal (Right to Buy Determinations) Procedure (England) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.

(297)In regulation 12(2)(b) (inspection of property and neighbourhood), for “Council on Tribunals” substitute “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council”.

(298)In regulation 26 (persons entitled to be present at a hearing held in private) omit paragraph (1)(b).

(299). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(300)In regulation 20(4) of the Bus Lane Contraventions (Penalty charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2005 (procedure at a hearing) substitute—“4 Any other adjudicator shall be entitled to attend the hearing of an appeal whether or not it is in private.”

(301). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(302). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(303). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(304)The Victims of Intentional Crime (Arrangements for Compensation) (European Communities) Regulations 2005 are amended as follows.

(305)For regulation 4(1)(b) (designation of deciding authorities) for “Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(306)In regulation 11(2) (hearing of the applicant for compensation)—

(a)for “Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeals Panel”, in both places, substitute “First-tier Tribunal”; and

(b)for “Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2001”, in both places, substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”.

(307). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(308)In regulation 38 of the Child Benefit (General) Regulations 2006 (exception to rules preventing duplicate payment)—

(a)in paragraph (2)(b) omit “section 7 of the Social Security Act 1998 or”;

(b)in paragraph (2)(c) omit “section 16(7) of the Social Security Act 1998 or”; and

(c)after paragraph 2(c) insert—“d the First-tier Tribunal;e the Upper Tribunal.”

(309)The Naval, Military and Air Forces etc (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 2006 is amended as follows.

(310)In article 43(a) (certification) after “1943” insert “or established under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15)”.

(311)In article 44(3) (review of decisions, assessments and awards) after “1943” insert “or the First-tier Tribunal”.

(312)

(1)Article 61 (suspension in individual cases - pensions appeal tribunal) is amended as follows.

(2)In the heading, omit “Pensions Appeal”.

(3)In paragraphs (1), (4) and (5) for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “an appropriate tribunal”.

(4)In paragraph (5) for “the Pensions Appeal Tribunal” substitute “the appropriate tribunal”.

(5)In paragraph (6)—

(a)for “a Pensions Appeal Tribunal”, in both places, substitute “an appropriate tribunal”; and

(b)for “an appropriate Commissioner” substitute “a Commissioner or the Upper Tribunal, as the case may be”.

(6)In paragraph (8)—

(a)in sub-paragraph (a) after “1943” insert “or, as the case may be, section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15);

(b)in sub-paragraph (b) for “leave to appeal under Part 52” substitute “permission to appeal in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules or under Part 52”;

(c)after sub-paragraph (b) insert—“ba “appropriate tribunal” means the appropriate tribunal as defined in section 12(1) of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943;”

(d)in sub-paragraph (c)—

(i)for “an appropriate” substitute “a”; and

(ii)omit “a Great Britain Social Security Commissioner or”.

(313)In article 62 (suspension - Social Security Commissioner)—

(a)in the heading after “Commissioner” insert “and Upper Tribunal”;

(b)in paragraphs (1) and (5)—

(i)for “an appropriate” substitute “a”; and

(ii)after “1943” insert “or, as the case may be, the Upper Tribunal under section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15)”; and

(c)in paragraph (6)—

(i)in sub-paragraph (a) after “1943” insert “or, as the case may be, section 13 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15)”;

(ii)in sub-paragraph (b) for “that Act” substitute “the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 or an application for permission to appeal under section 13(4) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15)”; and

(iii)in sub-paragraph (e) for “an appropriate” substitute “a”.

(314)In Schedule 3 (commencing dates of awards)—

(a)in paragraph 3 after “Commissioners”, in each place, insert “or the Upper Tribunal”; and

(b)after paragraph 11 insert—“12 Paragraphs 4 and 8 apply to a decision of the First-tier Tribunal that a decision made by it be treated as set aside as they apply to a decision of the President of the Pensions Appeals Tribunal that the decision of a Pensions Appeal Tribunal be treated as set aside.”

(315)The Residential Property Tribunal Procedure (England) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.

(316)In regulation 21(2)(b) (inspection of premises and neighbourhood), for “Council on Tribunals” substitute “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council”.

(317)In regulation 29 (persons entitled to be present at a hearing held in private) omit paragraph (1)(b).

(318)In rule 20 of the Registered Design Rules 2006 (hearings in public) omit paragraph (6).

(319)In article 4 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 (Commencement) (No 11) Order 2006 (saving provisions)—

(a)in paragraph (1) after “28th January 2007” insert “subject to paragraph (3)”; and

(b)after paragraph (2) insert—“3 The reference in section 8(6)(a) to an appeal tribunal constituted under Chapter 1 of Part 1 of the Social Security Act 1998 is to be read as a reference to the First-tier Tribunal.”

(320)The Personal Injuries (NHS Charges) (Reviews and Appeals) and Road Traffic (NHS Charges) (Reviews and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2006 are amended as follows.

(321)In regulation 1(3) (citation, commencement, application and interpretation) omit the definitions of—

(a)“appeal tribunal”;

(b)“clerk to the appeal tribunal”;

(c)“Commissioner”;

(d)“legally qualified panel member”; and

(e)“medically qualified panel member”.

(322)In regulation 4 (waiver applications and appeals)—

(a)for paragraph (4) substitute—“4 An appeal against a waiver decision made in accordance with Tribunal Procedure Rules must be made on a form approved by the Secretary of State and sent to the Compensation Recovery Unit.”

(b)omit paragraph (5).

(323)In regulation 5 (appeals against certificates)—

(b)omit paragraph (4).

(324)In regulation 6 (appeals general)—

(a)in paragraphs (1) and (2) for “under regulations 4(5) or 5(4), as the case may be” substitute “by Tribunal Procedure Rules”;

(b)in paragraph (3) for “regulations 4(4) or 5(1), as the case may be” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”;

(c)in paragraph (5)(a) for “a legally qualified panel member” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”;

(d)in paragraph (5)(b)—

(i)for “that panel member” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)omit “, and shall inform the appellant, and the Secretary of State of his decision”; and

(e)omit paragraph (6).

(325)

(1)Regulation 7 (extension of time for appealing) is amended as follows.

(2)For paragraphs (1) to (3) substitute—“1 The Secretary of State may treat an appeal as made in time, even though the time prescribed by Tribunal Procedure Rules has expired, if the Secretary of State is satisfied that it is in the interests of justice.”

(3)In paragraph (4)—

(a)for “(3)” substitute “(1)”;

(b)for “grant an application unless the person determining the application is satisfied that” substitute “treat the appeal as made in time unless”;

(c)in sub-paragraph (b)—

(i)for “, as the case may be, by regulation 4 or 5” substitute “by Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(ii)for “application for extension of time” substitute “notice of appeal is submitted”; and

(d)in sub-paragraph (c) for “applicant’s” substitute “appellant’s”.

(4)In paragraph (5)—

(a)for “for granting an application for an extension of time for making an appeal under paragraph (1) the person determining the application shall have regard” substitute “to treat the appeal as made in time under paragraph (1) regard shall be had”; and

(b)for “making of the application” to the end substitute “submission of the notice of appeal, the more cogent should be the special reasons.”.

(5)In paragraph (6)—

(a)for “for granting an application for an extension of time for making an appeal” substitute “to treat the appeal as made in time”;

(b)in sub-paragraph (a)—

(i)for “applicant” substitute “appellant”; and

(ii)for “regulations 4 or 5” substitute “Tribunal Procedure Rules”; and

(c)in sub-paragraph (b) for “a Commissioner” substitute “the Upper Tribunal”.

(6)Omit paragraphs (7) and (8).

(7)For paragraph (9) substitute—“9 An appellant shall be notified of a decision made under this regulation.”

(8)Omit paragraphs (10) to (12).

(326)For regulation 8 (general provisions relating to the procedure for appeals) substitute—“8 Regulation 34 of the Social Security Regulations shall apply in relation to an appeal as it applies to an appeal to the First-tier Tribunal under section 12 of the Social Security Act 1998, except that a reference to a party to the proceedings means the person to whom the certificate was issued.”

(327)Omit regulation 9 (consolidation of appeals).

(328)In Part 1 of the Schedule to the Scottish Parliament (Disqualification) Order 2007 (office-holders disqualified from being a member of the Scottish Parliament)—

(a)omit the entries for—

(i)“Any member of the Council on Tribunals”;

(ii)“Any member of the Scottish Committee of the Council of Tribunals”;

(iii)“Adjudicator appointed under section 5 of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1995”; and

(iv)“Chief Asylum Support Adjudicator, Deputy Chief Asylum Support Adjudicator and any other adjudicator appointed under paragraph 1 of Schedule 10 to the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999”; and

(b)after the entry for Accounts Commission for Scotland insert “Any member of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council or the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council”.

(329)Article 4 of the Tax Credits (Child Care Providers) (Miscellaneous Revocation and Transitional Provisions) (England) Scheme 2007 (revocation of the 2005 Scheme and transitional provision) is amended as follows—

(a)in paragraph (2) after “effect” insert “, with the modifications in paragraph (3),”; and

(b)after paragraph (2) insert—“3 For the purposes of paragraph (2) the 2005 Scheme is amended as follows—a in article 2 omit the definitions of “the Tribunal” and “the Tribunal Regulations”;b in article 11—i in paragraphs (1) and (5) for “Tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”;ii for paragraph (2) substitute—2 Tribunal Procedure Rules shall apply to an appeal under paragraph (1) as they apply to an appeal under section 79M of the 1989 Act.c omit paragraphs (3) and (4).”

(330)In Schedule 5 to the European Communities (Recognition of Professional Qualifications) Regulations 2007 (appeal bodies) for “Care Standards Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(331). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(332)The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 is amended as follows.

(333)In article 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation) omit the definition of “Tribunal”.

(334)In article 2(5) and (6) (inclusion in the children’s barred list: persons disqualified from working with children) for “Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(335)In article 4(5) and (6) (inclusion in the adults’ barred list: persons considered unsuitable to work with vulnerable adults) for “Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(336)The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Barring Procedure) Regulations 2008 are amended as follows.

(337)In regulation 1 (citation, commencement and interpretation) omit the definition of “Tribunal”.

(338)In regulation 4(2)(b) (the minimum barred period: persons included in the list maintained under section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1999) for “Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(339)In regulation 5(2)(b) (the minimum barred period: persons subject to disqualification orders) for “Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(340)In regulation 6(2)(b) (the minimum barred period: persons subject to directions made under section 142(1) of the Education Act 2002) for “Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(341)In regulation 8(4)(b) (the minimum barred period: persons subject to previous restrictions (adults’ barred list)) for “Tribunal” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(342)For regulation 40(2)(b)(ii) of the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008 (a claimant who works to be treated as not entitled to an employment support allowance) substitute—“ii a member of the First-tier Tribunal where the member is eligible for appointment to be such a member in accordance with article 2(3) of the Qualifications for Appointment of Members to the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal Order 2008.”

(343)In regulation 12 of the Childcare (Early Years and General Childcare Registers) (Common Provisions) Regulations 2008 (appeal against suspensions) for “Tribunal”, in each place, substitute “First-tier Tribunal”.

(344)Schedule 1 of the Social Security (Recovery of Benefits) (Lump Sum Payments) Regulations 2008 (modification of certain provisions of the Act) is amended as follows—

(a)in paragraph 5—

(i)for “medical appeal tribunal” substitute “First-tier Tribunal”; and

(ii)omit sub-paragraph (a); and

(b)in paragraph 6 for “Social Security Commissioner” substitute “Upper Tribunal”.

(345)In rule 66 of the Trade Marks Rules 2008 (hearings before registrar to be in public) omit paragraph (2).

(346)In regulation 12(1)(c) and (2) of the Child Support Information Regulations 2008 (disclosure of information to a court or tribunal) for “an appeal tribunal” substitute “the First-tier Tribunal”.

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