THE LAW 101: The Modern Framework, Revitalisation, and the Dis-establishment of Act 459 Remnants (2026) (Part III)

Composition and structural modifications The Judicial Panel Framework: Under the old section 23 of Act 459, a Regional Tribunal was constituted by a Chairman and "not less than two or more than four other panel members".

Through section 58, the 2026 Act executes a consequential amendment to Act 459, deleting its reference to Regional Tribunal jurisdictions and formally repealing sections 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 of the old law.

Enhanced oversight and accountability The Tribunal Oversight Committee: In a radical departure from the Act 459 structure, where tribunal administration was simply swallowed by the Judicial Council, section 43 of the 2026 Act establishes a dedicated Tribunal Oversight Committee as a formal committee of the Judicial Council.