Transfer of functions to the Lord Chancellor3
1
The functions of the Secretary of State under the following enactments are transferred to the Lord Chancellor—
a
the Legal Aid Act 19882;
b
in the Courts and Legal Services Act 19903, sections 58, 58A and 58B;
c
in the Access to Justice Act 19994, Parts 1 and 2, and Part 7 so far as relating to any provision of those Parts.
2
The functions of the Secretary of State under section 2(3)(a) of the Human Rights Act 19985, his functions under subsection (9)(a) of section 7 of that Act, and his functions under subsection (11) of that section by virtue of subsection (9)(a), are to be exercisable concurrently with the Lord Chancellor.