Regulation 13 Further investigation

(1)

This regulation applies where the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice have considered advice in accordance with regulation 12 and they require further investigation before making a decision under regulation 15.

(2)

If the Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice agree, they may refer a case to a person or body listed in paragraph (3) to further investigate.

(3)

The persons and bodies are—

(a)

a nominated judge;

(b)

in relation to a tribunal member, a relevant President or their designate;

(c)

in relation to a magistrate, an advisory committee;

(d)

an investigating judge; or

(e)

a disciplinary panel.

(4)

Any further investigation must be carried out in accordance with rules made under regulation 7.