Section 157
Section 157
(1)
For the purpose of any proceedings, the Copyright Tribunal shall consist of –
(a)
a chairman for those proceedings, who shall be either the chairman or the deputy chairman of the Copyright Tribunal appointed under subsection (3) of section 154; and
(b)
two or more other members.
(2)
If the members of the Copyright Tribunal dealing with any matter are not unanimous, the decision shall be taken by majority vote; and if, in such a case, the votes are equal the chairman shall have a further, casting vote.
(3)
Where part of any proceedings before the Copyright Tribunal has been heard and one or more members are unable to continue, it shall remain duly constituted for the purpose of those proceedings so long as the number of members is not reduced to less than three.
(4)
If the chairman for those proceedings is unable to continue, he shall –
(a)
appoint one of the remaining members to act as chairman; and
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(b)
if the member appointed under paragraph (a) is not the deputy chairman of the Copyright Tribunal or a qualified person, appoint a qualified person to attend the proceedings and advise the Copyright Tribunal on any questions of law arising.
(5)
A person is qualified for the purpose of paragraph (b) of subsection (4) if he is qualified for appointment as chairman or deputy chairman of the Copyright Tribunal.
Jurisdiction and procedure
Jurisdiction under Order.