The National Health Service (Tribunal) (Scotland) Regulations 2004

Statement by the Tribunal following an inquiry on interim suspension

23.—(1) At the conclusion of proceedings relating to the application for interim suspension, the Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable, issue a decision, signed by the chairman who presided over the proceedings, containing–

(a) any directions it decides to give under section 32A(2) of the 1978 Act;

(b) a statement of reasons for its decision; and

(c) any order it decides to make as to expenses.

(2) The Tribunal shall send a copy of its decision to the respondent, the complainer and the Scottish Ministers, and the Scottish Ministers shall send a copy of the decision to any other Health Board or primary care NHS trust or relevant professional body which appears to them to be concerned.

(3) Where the decision includes a direction under section 32A(2) of the 1978 Act, the Tribunal shall include with the decision a notice to the respondent of the respondent’s right to appeal under section 11 (appeals from certain tribunals) of the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992(1).

(1)

1992, c. 53.