# The Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013

Draft 2013, ISBN 9780111532607

This Order abolishes the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (AJTC), which was set up by section 44 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The Schedule makes consequential amendments etc.

Made under: Public Bodies Act 2011 (Section 1, Section 6, Section 35); Scotland Act 1998; Government of Wales Act 2006

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/draft-public-bodies-abolition-of-administrative-justice-and-tribunals-council-order-2013/pdf/ukdsi_9780111532607_en.pdf; Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/draft-public-bodies-abolition-of-administrative-justice-and-tribunals-council-order-2013/pdf/ukdsiem_9780111532607_en.pdf

## Introductory text

Draft Order laid before Parliament under section 11 of the Public Bodies Act 2011, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament after the expiry of the 40-day period referred to in section 11(4) of that Act.
Public Bodies
Made ***
Coming into force in accordance with article 1
The Secretary of State makes the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(1), 6(1) and (5) and 35(2) of the Public Bodies Act 2011 (“the Act”).
In accordance with section 8 of the Act, the Secretary of State considers that this Order—
(a) serves the purpose of improving the exercise of public functions, having had regard to the factors set out in section 8(1); and
(b) does not remove any necessary protection or prevent any person from continuing to exercise any right or freedom which that person might reasonably expect to continue to exercise.
The consent of the Scottish Parliament, the consent of the National Assembly for Wales and the consent of the Welsh Ministers have been obtained in accordance with sections 9(1), (6) and (7) of the Act.
The Secretary of State has consulted in accordance with section 10 of the Act.
The Secretary of State has consulted the Scottish Ministers in accordance with section 88(2) of the Scotland Act 1998 and the Welsh Ministers in accordance with section 63(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006.
A draft of this Order, and an explanatory document containing the information required by section 11(2) of the Act, have been laid before Parliament in accordance with section 11(1) after the end of the period of twelve weeks mentioned in section 11(3). In accordance with section 11(4) of the Act, the draft of this Order has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament after the expiry of the 40-day period referred to in that provision.

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

(1) This Order may be cited as the Public Bodies (Abolition of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council) Order 2013.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), this Order comes into force on the day after the date on which it is made.
(3) Paragraph 41(a) of the Schedule comes into force on the day after that on which the other provisions of this Order come into force.
(4) Amendments, repeals and revocations in this Order have the same extent as the provisions amended, repealed or revoked.

## 2 Abolition of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council

(1) The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council is abolished.
(2) The Schedule (which makes consequential provision etc) has effect.

## Signature

Name
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Ministry of Justice
Date

## Schedule: Consequential provision etc

## 1 Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970

In the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970, in section 21(7E) (badges for display on motor vehicles used by disabled persons), omit “but the Secretary of State shall consult with the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council before making regulations that so provide”.

## 2 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974

In the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, omit section 44(4A) (appeals in connection with licensing provisions in the relevant statutory provisions).

## 3 House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 is amended as follows.

## 4 House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

In Part 2 of Schedule 1 (bodies of which all members are disqualified), omit the entries for—
(a) the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council;
(b) the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; and
(c) the Welsh Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

## 5 Town and Country Planning Act 1990

In the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, omit—
(a) paragraph 8(1A) of Schedule 6 (determination of certain appeals by person appointed by Secretary of State);
(b) paragraph 8(7) of Schedule 7 (simplified planning zones); and
(c) paragraph 5(3A) of Part 1 of Schedule 8 (constitution and procedure on references).

## 6 Social Security Administration Act 1992

The Social Security Administration Act 1992 is amended as follows.

## 7 Social Security Administration Act 1992

In Part 2 of Schedule 4 (construction of references to government departments etc), in paragraph 3 omit—
(a) paragraph (b) and the preceding “or”;
(b) the words after paragraph (b).

## 8 Social Security Administration Act 1992

In Schedule 7 (regulations not requiring prior submission), omit paragraphs 9 and 14.

## 9 Transport and Works Act 1992

In the Transport and Works Act 1992, omit section 23(9A) (exercise of Secretary of State’s functions by appointed person).

## 10 Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 is amended as follows.

## 11 Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

In section 9 (procedure in connection with statutory inquiries)—
(a) in subsection (1), omit “, after consultation with the Council,”;
(b) omit subsection (3A); and
(c) omit subsection (4)(b) and the preceding “and”.

## 12 Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

In section 10 (reasons to be given for decisions of tribunals and Ministers)—
(a) in subsection (7), omit “, after consultation with the Council,”;
(b) in subsection (8), omit “made after consultation with the Council”.

## 13 Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

In section 16 (interpretation), omit the entries for—
(a) “Council”;
(b) “Scottish Committee”; and
(c) “Welsh Committee”.

## 14 Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992

In Schedule 1 (tribunals under general supervision of Council)—
(a) in the heading to Schedule 1, for “Tribunals Under General Supervision of Council” substitute “Tribunals to which this Act Applies”;
(b) in the heading to Part 1, for “Tribunals Under Direct Supervision of the Council” substitute “Tribunals – General”; and
(c) in the heading to Part 2, for “Tribunals Under Supervision of Scottish Committee” substitute “Scottish Tribunals”.

## 15 Pension Schemes Act 1993

In the Pension Schemes Act 1993, omit section 185(8) (consultation about other regulations).

## 16 Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994

In the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994, in section 17(3) (notices affecting land: absence of knowledge of intended recipient’s death)—
(a) in paragraph (b)—
(i) for “is” substitute “was”; and
(ii) after “(functions etc of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council)” insert “immediately before the coming into force of the repeal of that Schedule”;
(b) for the words “within” to “2007” substitute “of any tribunal referred to in sub-paragraph (b)”.

## 17 Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997

In the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, omit—
(a) paragraph 5(4A) of Schedule 6 (planning inquiry commissions); and
(b) paragraph 8(4A) of Schedule 7 (joint planning inquiry commissions).

## 18 School Standards and Framework Act 1998

In the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, in paragraph 47 of Schedule 30 (minor and consequential amendments), for “tribunals under general supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

## 19 Greater London Authority Act 1999

In the Greater London Authority Act 1999, omit section 338(10) (examination in public).

## 20 Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999

In the Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999, in Schedule 11 (contributions and pensions administration), omit paragraph 23.

## 21 Freedom of Information Act 2000

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 is amended as follows.

## 22 Freedom of Information Act 2000

In Part 6 of Schedule 1 (other public bodies and offices: general), omit the entries for—
(a) the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council;
(b) the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; and
(c) the Welsh Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

## 23 Education Act 2002

In the Education Act 2002, in paragraph 22 of Schedule 21 (minor and consequential amendments), for “tribunals under general supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

## 24 Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003

The Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 is amended as follows.

## 25 Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003

In section 104 (taking effect of orders of Lands Tribunal etc), in subsection (1), omit “, after consultation with the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council,”.

## 26 Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003

In section 126 (fees chargeable by Lands Tribunal in relation to functions under this Act), omit “, after consultation with the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council,”.

## 27 Gender Recognition Act 2004

The Gender Recognition Act 2004 is amended as follows.

## 28 Gender Recognition Act 2004

In Schedule 1 (gender recognition panels)—
(a) in paragraph 6(5), omit “, after consulting the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council, ”;
(b) for the heading which immediately precedes paragraph 9, substitute “Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992”;
(c) in paragraph 9, for “tribunals under supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

## 29 Civil Contingencies Act 2004

In the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, omit section 25 (establishment of tribunal).

## 30 Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005

In the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, in paragraph 62 of Schedule 4 (minor and consequential amendments relating to SOCA), for “tribunals under supervision of Council on Tribunals” substitute “tribunals to which that Act applies”.

## 31 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 is amended as follows.

## 32 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

In section 42 (fees)—
(a) omit subsection (5)(b) and the preceding “and”;
(b) omit subsection (10).

## 33 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

Omit section 44 (the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 34 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

Omit section 45 (abolition of the Council on Tribunals).

## 35 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

In Part 2 of Schedule 5 (Tribunal Procedure Committee), in paragraph 21—
(a) omit sub-paragraph (1)(b) and the preceding “and”;
(b) omit sub-paragraph (3).

## 36 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

Omit Schedule 7 (Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 37 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

In Schedule 8 (tribunals and inquiries: consequential and other amendments)—
(a) in paragraph 30, omit sub-paragraphs (a), (c) and (d); and
(b) omit paragraphs 2, 3, 9 to 12, 17 to 19, 22(3), 28, 32, 33(3), 49 to 53, 56 to 58, 60 and 61.

## 38 Legal Services Act 2007

The Legal Services Act 2007 is amended as follows.

## 39 Legal Services Act 2007

In section 207 (interpretation) in the definition of “court”, in paragraph (a)—
(a) for “is” substitute “was”; and
(b) at the end, insert “immediately before the coming into force of the repeal of that Schedule”.

## 40 Planning Act 2008

In the Planning Act 2008—
(a) in section 95 (hearings: disruption, supervision and costs), omit subsection (3); and
(b) in section 97(1) (procedure rules), omit “, after consultation with the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council,”.

## 41 Public Bodies Act 2011

In the Public Bodies Act 2011, omit the entry “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.” in each of—
(a) Schedule 1 (power to abolish: bodies and offices);
(b) Schedule 3 (power to modify constitutional arrangements: bodies and offices);
(c) Schedule 4 (power to modify funding arrangements: bodies and offices); and
(d) Schedule 5 (power to modify or transfer functions: bodies and offices).

## 42 Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011

In the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011, omit section 78(1)(g) (rights of certain persons to attend children’s hearing).

## 43 The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992

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

## 44 The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992

In regulation 10 (procedure on appeal), in paragraph (10), omit “Subject to the provisions of regulation 33 (attendance by representative of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council),”.

## 45 The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992

Omit regulation 33 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 46 The National Health Service (Service Committees and Tribunal) Regulations 1992

In Schedule 4 (procedure for investigation by discipline committees), in paragraph 5(1), omit “Subject to the provisions of regulation 33 (attendance by representative of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council),”.

## 47 The Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996

In the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996, in the Schedule (model rules for appeals), omit—
(a) paragraph 6(9) (appointment of tribunal); and
(b) paragraph 37 (supervision by the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 48 The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specification) Order 1999

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specification) Order 1999 is amended as follows.

## 49 The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specification) Order 1999

In the Schedule, omit the entry “Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council” in column 1, and the corresponding entry in column 2.

## 50 The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc.) Order 1999

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc) Order 1999 is amended as follows.

## 51 The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc.) Order 1999

In Schedule 1 (cross-border public authorities), omit the entries for—
(a) the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council; and
(b) the Scottish Committee of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council.

## 52 The Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001

In the Seeds (National Lists of Varieties) Regulations 2001, in regulation 16 (representations and hearings), omit paragraph (4)(c)(ii) and the preceding “and”.

## 53 The Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001

In the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001, in rule 26(2) (attendance at hearing)—
(a) at the end of sub-paragraph (f), insert “or”; and
(b) omit sub-paragraph (h) and the preceding “or”.

## 54 The Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2003

In the Leasehold Valuation Tribunals (Procedure) (England) Regulations 2003, omit regulation 21 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 55 The Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2003

In the Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2003, in rule 30 (site inspections)—
(a) in paragraph (1), in the definition of “a request for entry”, omit sub-paragraph (c) and the preceding “and”;
(b) in paragraph (4), omit “and any member of the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council”; and
(c) omit paragraph (6).

## 56 The Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004

In the Employment Tribunals (Constitution and Rules of Procedure) Regulations 2004, omit paragraph 9(2) of Schedule 2 (the Employment Tribunals (National Security) Rules of Procedure).

## 57 The National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 2004

In the National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 2004, omit regulation 33 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 58 The Pension Protection Fund (Review and Reconsideration of Reviewable Matters) Regulations 2005

In the Pension Protection Fund (Review and Reconsideration of Reviewable Matters) Regulations 2005, omit regulation 27 (meetings of the Reconsideration Committee).

## 59 The Pension Protection Fund (PPF Ombudsman) Order 2005

In the Pension Protection Fund (PPF Ombudsman) Order 2005, omit paragraph (2)(k) of article 7 (restrictions on the disclosure of information) and the preceding “and”.

## 60 The Pension Protection Fund (Reference of Reviewable Matters to the PPF Ombudsman) Regulations 2005

In the Pension Protection Fund (Reference of Reviewable Matters to the PPF Ombudsman) Regulations 2005, omit regulation 14 (attendance at proceedings by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 61 The Financial Assistance Scheme (Appeals) Regulations 2005

In the Financial Assistance Scheme (Appeals) Regulations 2005, omit—
(a) regulation 21 (attendance at proceedings by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council); and
(b) regulation 28(3)(l) (restriction on use of documents and information provided for investigations).

## 62 The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Rules 2005

In the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Rules 2005, omit rule 66(6)(c) (hearings in public or private).

## 63 The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006

In the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006, omit regulation 27(4A) (appeals).

## 64 The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2006

In the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2006, omit rule 27(7)(i) (attendance at hearings).

## 65 The National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Regulations 2006

In the National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 omit regulation 16 (attendance by member of Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council).

## 66 The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Wales) Order 2007

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Wales) Order 2007 is revoked.

## 67 The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 2007

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) Order 2007 is revoked.

## 68 The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Order 2007

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Order 2007 is revoked.

## 69 The Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008

In the Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Rules 2008, omit rule 19 (amendment of rule 30 of the Adjudicator to Her Majesty’s Land Registry (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2003).

## 70 The Company Names Adjudicator Rules 2008

In the Company Names Adjudicator Rules 2008, omit rule 8(6) (public proceedings).

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

In the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Order 2008, in Schedule 1 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 52 to 54, 72(a), (c) and (d), 129, 137, 176, 238, 256(c), 288, 289, 299, 301 to 303 and 331.

## 72 The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008, omit paragraph 104(5)(d) of Schedule 3 (minor, consequential and supplemental provisions).

## 73 The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Amendment Rules 2008

In the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No. 2) Amendment Rules 2008, omit rule 2(5) (amendment of the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) (No 2) Rules 2005).

## 74 The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009, in paragraph 188 of Schedule 1 (consequential amendments and supplemental provisions – primary legislation)—
(a) for “tribunals under general supervision of council” substitute “tribunals to which this Act applies”;
(b) in paragraph 188(a), for “tribunals under direct supervision of council” substitute “tribunals – general”;
(c) in paragraph 188(b), for “tribunals under supervision of Scottish Committee” substitute “Scottish tribunals”.

## 75 The Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions (Lands Tribunal and Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2009, omit paragraph 121 of Schedule 2 (consequential amendments to secondary legislation).

## 76 The Transfer of Functions of the Charity Tribunal Order 2009

In the Transfer of Functions of the Charity Tribunal Order 2009, omit—
(a) article 4(2) (consequential and transitional provisions); and
(b) Schedule 2 (consequential amendment to secondary legislation).

## 77 The Transfer of Functions of the Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Order 2009

In the Transfer of Functions of the Consumer Credit Appeals Tribunal Order 2009, omit paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 (consequential amendments to secondary legislation).

## 78 The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Amendment) Order 2009

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Amendment) Order 2009 is revoked.

## 79 The National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009

In the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Scotland) Regulations 2009, omit—
(a) paragraph 6(4) of Schedule 3 (the Board); and
(b) paragraph 6 of Schedule 6 (consequential amendments).

## 80 The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010

In the Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010, omit paragraph 28 of Schedule 2 (consequential provisions – secondary legislation).

## 81 The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010

In the Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010, omit paragraph 143 of Schedule 3 (consequential amendments to secondary legislation).

## 82 The Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (Renfrewshire Council) Regulations 2010

In the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (Renfrewshire Council) Regulations 2010, omit regulation 9(4)(b) (right of Council member to attend hearing) and the preceding “; or”

## 83 The Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010

In the Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010, omit—
(a) regulation 35(7) (appeals against decisions of the ORR); and
(b) regulation 36(7) (appeals against decisions of railway undertakings and infrastructure managers).

## 84 The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Rules 2010

In the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Rules 2010, omit rule 15 (amendment of rule 27 (attendance at hearings)).

## 85 The Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2010

In the Parole Board (Scotland) Amendment Rules 2010, omit rule 2(6) (amendment of the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001).

## 86 The National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010

In the National Health Service (Discipline Committees) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010, omit regulation 2(9) (amendment of the principal regulations).

## 87 The National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010

In the National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010, omit regulation 2(7) (amendment of the National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 2004).

## 88 The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (England) Regulations 2011

The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (England) Regulations 2011 are amended as follows.

## 89 The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (England) Regulations 2011

In regulation 24 (inspection of premises and neighbourhood), omit paragraph (2)(b) and the preceding “; and”.

## 90 The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (England) Regulations 2011

In regulation 32 (persons entitled to be present at a hearing held in private), omit paragraph (1)(b).

## 91 The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

In the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2011, omit regulation 2(8)(a) (amendments to the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006).

## 92 The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011

In the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011, omit regulation 37(5) (appeals in Great Britain).

## 93 The Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Disability Claims Procedure) Rules 2011

In the Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Disability Claims Procedure) Rules 2011, omit rule 28(7)(i) (attendance at hearings).

## 94 The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2011

The Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (Listed Tribunals) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2011 is revoked.

## 95 The Bus Lane Contraventions (Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2011

In the Bus Lane Contraventions (Charges, Adjudication and Enforcement) (Scotland) Regulations 2011, in regulation 18 (procedure at a hearing), omit paragraph (4)(b) and the preceding “; and”.

## 96 The Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (East Ayrshire Council) Regulations 2012

In the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (East Ayrshire Council) Regulations 2012, in regulation 9 (procedure at a hearing), omit paragraph (4)(b) and the preceding “; or”.

## 97 The Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (South Ayrshire Council) Regulations 2012

In the Road Traffic (Parking Adjudicators) (South Ayrshire Council) Regulations 2012, in regulation 9 (procedure at a hearing), omit paragraph (4)(b) and the preceding “; or”.

## 98 The Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (Wales) Regulations 2012

In the Residential Property Tribunal Procedures and Fees (Wales) Regulations 2012, in regulation 24 (inspection of premises and neighbourhood), omit paragraph (2)(b) and the preceding “; and”.

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order abolishes the Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council (AJTC), which was set up by section 44 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The Schedule makes consequential amendments etc.
An impact assessment was prepared in relation to the abolition of the AJTC as part of the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on the Public Bodies Act 2011; it is available at http://www.justice.gov.uk/consultations/reform-public-bodies.htm.

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