Paragraph 15C Collective settlementsF1

(1)

Tribunal rules may make provision in relation to collective settlements under sections 49A and 49B of the 1998 Act.

(2)

Rules under sub-paragraph (1) must in particular make provision as to the following matters—

(a)

the procedure governing an application for approval of a proposed collective settlement;

(b)

where section 49B applies, the factors which the Tribunal must take into account in deciding whether to make a collective settlement order (but rules need not make provision in connection with the determination as to whether claims raise the same, similar or related issues of fact or law);

(c)

where section 49B applies, the factors which the Tribunal must take into account in deciding whether to authorise a person to act as a settlement representative in relation to a collective settlement;

(d)

where section 49B applies, the procedure by which the Tribunal is to reach a decision as to whether to make a collective settlement order;

(e)

the factors which the Tribunal must take into account in deciding whether to approve a proposed collective settlement;

(f)

the procedure by which the Tribunal is to reach a decision as to whether to approve a collective settlement;

(g)

the procedure by which a person may opt in or opt out of a collective settlement;

(h)

the payment of compensation under a collective settlement, including the procedure for publicising a compensation award.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Sch. 4 paras. 15A-15C inserted (3.8.2015 for specified purposes, 1.10.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 8 para. 31; S.I. 2015/1584, art. 3(d); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(j)