Application for review of a decision10
1
An applicant who meets any of the eligibility criteria set out at rule 3(1) who has been refused access to a court file under these Rules, may apply in writing to the Minister for a review of the decision to refuse access to that court file.
2
An application for review under rule 10(1) must be made within one calendar month of the date of the Department issuing notification that all or part of a court file will not be released.
3
An application for review under rule 10(1) must be on the grounds that—
a
the process was not properly followed; or
b
all of the relevant information was not available to the Minister at the time the decision was taken.
4
An application for review under rule 10(1) must detail—
a
confirmation of the applicant's eligibility;
b
the grounds for the review; and
c
relevant information that was not available to the Minister at the time that the decision was taken.
5
Prior to the Minister making a decision the Department shall consult the relevant authorities.
6
The Minister may in respect of an application for review under rule 10(1)—
a
dismiss the application; or
b
allow the application and overturn the decision in whole or in part.
7
The Department shall inform the applicant in writing of the Minister's decision.