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<p>The Charity Commission sought the previous Attorney General’s permission to refer
a number of questions to the Tribunal concerning the Corporation of the Hall of Arts
and Sciences – the Royal Albert Hall – which is a registered charity. While the Charity
Commission has the power to refer questions to the Tribunal, it may only do so with
the consent of the Attorney General, as set out in section 325 of the Charities Act
2011.</p><p> </p><p>The issues concerned in this case are complex. The Attorney General’s
Office (AGO) has engaged with the parties since the original request was made in order
to explore the issues, which involve both modern charity law and its application to
an organisation established over 150 years ago. This engagement has helped to refine
the issues.</p><p> </p><p>Before taking a decision on whether to consent to the latest
iteration of the Commission’s request, the previous Attorney General asked the Commission
and the Corporation to try to find a way forward without recourse to litigation. The
AGO is awaiting an indication from the parties regarding the outcome of that process.</p>
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