SCHEDULE 2 The Competition Appeal Tribunal

SCHEDULE 2 The Competition Appeal Tribunal

Section 12

Appointment, etc of President and chairmen

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(1)     A person is not eligible for appointment as President unless—

[(a)     he satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 7-year basis;]

(b)     he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least [7] years' standing; or

(c)     he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or [solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland] of at least [7] years' standing;

and he appears to the Lord Chancellor to have appropriate experience and knowledge of competition law and practice.

(2)     A person is not eligible for appointment as a chairman unless—

[(a)     he satisfies the judicial-appointment eligibility condition on a 5-year basis;]

(b)     he is an advocate or solicitor in Scotland of at least [5] years' standing; or

(c)     he is a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or [solicitor of the Court of Judicature of Northern Ireland] of at least [5] years' standing;

and he appears to the Lord Chancellor to have appropriate experience and knowledge (either of competition law and practice or any other relevant law and practice).

(3)     Before appointing an advocate or

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