PART 3APPEALS

Conduct of appeals10

1

Where permission for an appeal to proceed has been given pursuant to regulation 9 the person sending notice of that decision shall refer that matter to a tribunal (referred to in these Regulations as an “appeals tribunal”) which shall conduct an appeal in accordance with this Part.

2

Where a member does not indicate his consent to an appeal being conducted by written representations in accordance with regulation 9(2)(b), an appeals tribunal shall conduct an appeal hearing.

3

Where an appeal hearing is to be held the member concerned shall be given 21 days notice in writing of the date of the hearing by the appeals tribunal.

4

Where a member indicates his consent to an appeal being conducted by written representations in accordance with regulation 9(2)(b), an appeals tribunal may either—

a

conduct an appeal hearing; or

b

conduct the appeal by way of written representations,

as the appeals tribunal shall see fit.

5

The member concerned may appear at any hearing before the appeals tribunal in person or may be represented by counsel, a solicitor or, subject to the prior consent of the appeals tribunal, any person whom he desires to represent him.