The Welsh Language Tribunal (Appointment) Regulations 2013

• Citation: S.I. 2013/3139 (W.)
• Sections: 5

Section 1 Title and commencement

(1) The title of these Regulations is the Welsh Language Tribunal (Appointment) Regulations 2013.

(2) These Regulations come into force on 7 January 2014.

Section 2 Merit and good character

(1) The Welsh Ministers must appoint members of the Tribunal based on the merit of those persons to be appointed.

(2) The Welsh Ministers must not appoint a person as a Tribunal member unless they are satisfied that the person to be appointed is of good character.

Section 3 Principles to be followed

In appointing the members of the Tribunal the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the need to uphold the principles of the—

(a) independence of the Tribunal; and

(b) the rule of law.

Section 4 Welsh language, knowledge and proficiency

(1) The Welsh Ministers must not appoint a person to be the President of the Tribunal unless they are satisfied that the person has sufficient knowledge of, and sufficient proficiency in, the Welsh language.

(2) When appointing members of the Tribunal, other than the President, the Welsh Ministers must have regard to the knowledge and proficiency in the Welsh language of the Tribunal’s members, when taken together.

(3) This regulation is subject to regulations 2 and 3.

Section 5 Encouragement of diversity

The Welsh Ministers must have regard to the need to encourage diversity in the range of persons they appoint as members of the Tribunal.