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Member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee reappointed

The Lord Chancellor, after consultation with the Lady Chief Justice, has approved the reappointment of Gabriella Bettiga as a member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee.

The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Gabriella Bettiga a member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) for 3 years from 2 May 2024 to 1 May 2027.

Gabriella Bettiga is a consultant solicitor who is the Director of MGBe Legal and provides advice on immigration appeal topics; particularly in relation to EEA nationals, asylum and complex human rights applications and appeals.

Ms Bettiga regularly delivers training with Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) and publishes articles on immigration topics on various forums. She has been an ILPA trustee since 2020.

Miss Bettiga has declared no political activity.

The TPC was established, in 2008, under the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act (TCEA) 2007 to make rules governing practice and procedure in the First-tier and Upper Tribunals. The TPC is responsible for nine sets of Tribunal Rules, covering 11 Chambers in the Unified Tribunals System. The subject matter of the appeals heard in those Chambers includes immigration, tax, mental health, and transport.

This reappointment are made under Schedule 5(21) of the TCEA and are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments and comply with the Cabinet Office Governance Code on Public Appointments.

Published 30 April 2024