Explanatory note

This Order is the fifth commencement order under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (“the Act”).

The Order brings into force on 21 July 2008 sections 50 (now fully), 51 (now fully) and 52 (now fully) of, and Schedule 10 to, the Act. These provisions relate to judicial appointments.

The Order also brings into force paragraph 24 of Schedule 7 and paragraph 27 of Schedule 8 to the Act only in so far as it applies to the powers of a Minister. These provisions relate to the consultation required in the making of tribunal rules. Paragraph 24 of Schedule 7 provides for the procedure required when a Minister exercises powers in relation to rules. Therefore, paragraph 27 of Schedule 8 only repeals section 8 of the Tribunals and Inquires Act 1992^f1 in relation to a Minister’s exercise of rule making powers, leaving the provision in place in relation to the requirement for consultation by other rule making bodies.