51 Appeal against decision of CouncilS
[F1(1)A person who—
(a)has been given notice under subsection (2) of section 50 of this Act of a decision mentioned in that subsection; or
(b)has been given notice of a decision of the Council under Part 3 of the General Systems Regulations in respect of an aptitude test, or period of adaptation, in connection with the person’s becoming permitted, by virtue of that Part of those Regulations, to have access to, and to pursue, the profession of social worker in the United Kingdom,
may, within fourteen days after that notice is given, appeal to the sheriff against the decision.]
(2)On such an appeal the sheriff may—
(a)confirm the decision; or
(b)direct that it shall not have effect.
(3)The sheriff shall also have power, on such an appeal—
(a)to vary any condition which, by virtue of section 46 of this Act, is in force in respect of the person;
(b)to direct that any such condition shall cease to have effect; or
(c)to direct that a condition which the sheriff thinks fit to impose shall have effect in respect of the person.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 51(1) substituted (3.12.2007) by The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3101), regs. 1(2), 263
Commencement Information
I1S. 51 wholly in force at 1.4.2002, see s. 81(2)-(4) and S.S.I. 2002/162, art. 2(e) (subject to arts. 3-13)