Courts Act 2003 ("CA 2003") 67E Protection of authorised persons
New sections 67E to 67G of the CA 2003 give the same protections from legal proceedings, costs in legal proceedings, and indemnities that currently apply to justices’ clerks and assistant clerks (under current sections 31 to 35 of the CA 2003) to persons authorised under new section 67B. These provisions will now apply to all authorised persons exercising relevant judicial functions as provided for by rules of court. They will also apply to those exercising the functions of a tribunal – this is provided for under Part 2 of the Schedule.
	New section 67E(1)(a) and (b) provide that no legal action can be brought against an authorised person in respect of anything done or not done in execution of their duties as an authorised person or relating to their jurisdiction.
	New section 67E(2)(a) and (b) provide that legal action can be brought against the authorised person in respect of anything done or not done in purported execution of their duties as an authorised person or relating to a matter not within their jurisdiction if is it proven that they acted in bad faith.
	New section 67E(3)(a) and (b) provide that if legal action is brought against an authorised person under circumstances where the individual is protected under section 67E(1) or (2) then the court may strike out the proceedings and may order costs against the person bringing the action.