Article 3 Substitution of article 2

For article 2 of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Composition of Tribunal) Order 2008 (number of members of the First-tier Tribunal) substitute—

“2.

(1)

The number of members of the tribunal who are to decide any matter that falls to be decided by the First-tier Tribunal must be determined by the Senior President of Tribunals in a practice direction in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) below.

(2)

The Senior President of Tribunals must determine whether the tribunal consists of one, two or three members.

(3)

The Senior President of Tribunals must have regard to—

(a)

the nature of the matter that falls to be decided and the means by which it is to be decided; and

(b)

the need for members of tribunals to have particular expertise, skills or knowledge.”