Paragraph 14

In Schedule 2 to the M1Administration of Justice Act 1985, after paragraph 14 insert—

“ Payment of costs of investigations

14A

Where the Society investigates a failure or apprehended failure by a recognised body to comply with any requirement imposed by or by virtue of this Act or any rules applicable to it by virtue of section 9 of this Act, the Council may direct the body to pay to the Council an amount which—

(a)

is calculated by the Council as the cost to the Society of the investigation; or

(b)

in the opinion of the Council represents a reasonable contribution towards that cost.”