Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules prescribe the practice and procedure to be followed on appeals and bail applications under the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997. They include provision for—

• (a)

  appeals to be heard in the absence of the appellant and his representative where necessary;

  (b)

  the circumstances in which a special advocate is to be appointed to represent the interests of the appellant;

  (c)

  the right of the appellant to be legally represented; and

  (d)

  applications for leave to appeal on a point of law from the Commission’s determination.