The Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) Rules 2005

Notice of response under Part III

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25.—(1) If the respondent wishes to make representations (whether orally or in writing) or lead or produce evidence, the respondent shall send a notice of response to the Tribunal within 21 days of receipt of the notice by the respondent under rule 24 or within such other period specified in that notice.

(2) The notice of response shall state–

(a)the name and address of the respondent;

(b)the case reference number;

(c)whether the respondent wishes to make representations, either orally or in writing;

(d)whether the respondent wishes to lead, or produce, evidence;

(e)whether the respondent intends to oppose the appeal and the basis of the opposition.

(3) The Clerk shall send a copy of the notice of response to parties.