Consultation begins on the Tribunals Service General Regulatory Chamber

The Tribunal Procedure Committee has commenced consultation on draft procedure rules for the proposed General Regulatory Chamber (GRC) of the First-tier Tribunal.  The GRC is expected to commence in September 2009, subject to parliamentary approval, and the following tribunal jurisdictions will transfer into it: 

Charity;
Information;
Consumer Credit Appeals;
Estate Agents Appeals Panel;
Gambling Appeals;
Claims Management;
Immigration Services;
and some functions of the Transport Tribunal. 

The transfers are scheduled to take place between September 2009 and January 2010.

ChBA to host event on the Tribunals Service

The Chancery Bar Association will be hosting an event on 4 June 2009 in the Great Hall, Lincoln's Inn on the new Tribunals Service. Confirmed speakers so far include Lord Justice Carnwath and Mr Justice Warren.  Further details will be circulated as they become available.