S. 52FL inserted (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 4, s. 19(2); S.I. 2000/2366, art. 2 (with Sch. para. 15)
An appeal under section 52FK of this Act against a finding shall be by way of a rehearing of the charge.
An appeal under section 52FK of this Act which relates only to the punishment awarded shall be by way of a rehearing in relation to the award of punishment.
Except in such cases as may be prescribed by rules under section 52FP of this Act, appeals shall be heard in open court.
Proceedings of the summary appeal court shall be conducted in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
Rulings and directions on questions of law (including questions of procedure and practice) shall be given by the judge advocate.
Any directions given by the judge advocate shall be binding on the court.