PART 4SOCIAL CARE WORKERS

Appeals to the tribunal

I1104Appeals against decisions of a registration appeals panel

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.