PART 4E+WSOCIAL CARE WORKERS

Appeals to the tribunalE+W

104Appeals against decisions of a registration appeals panelE+W

(1)This section applies where a registration appeals panel—

(a)makes a determination under section 98(1)(b) that an entry in the register should not be restored for a reason that relates to the person's fitness to practise;

(b)directs under section 98(4) that a person may not make further applications for restoration to a part of the register, or confirms such a direction under section 99(2);

(c)makes a determination in respect of an application for restoration referred to it by virtue of rules made under section 100(2)(e) for a reason that relates to the person's fitness to practice;

(d)makes a determination under section 103 in respect of an appeal against a decision of the registrar.

(2)The person to whom the panel's decision relates may appeal against it to the tribunal.

(3)An appeal under this section must be brought before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the panel's decision.

(4)But the tribunal may allow an appeal to be made to it after the end of the period mentioned in subsection (3) if it is satisfied that there is a good reason for the failure to appeal before the end of that period (and for any delay in applying for permission to appeal out of time).

(5)On an appeal under this section, the tribunal may—

(a)confirm the decision,

(b)substitute for the panel's decision another decision which the panel could have made, or

(c)remit the case to SCW to dispose of in accordance with the directions of the tribunal.

Commencement Information

I1S. 104 in force at 3.4.2017 by S.I. 2017/309, art. 2(c) (with arts. 3, 4, Sch.)

F1105Other appeals: decisions made under the General Systems RegulationsE+W

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