Reasons for decisions
34.—(1) In asylum support cases the Tribunal must send a written statement of reasons for a decision which disposes of proceedings (except a decision under Part 4) to each party—
(a)if the case is decided at a hearing, within 3 days after the hearing; or
(b)if the case is decided without a hearing, on the day that the decision is made.
(2) In all other cases the Tribunal may give reasons for a decision which disposes of proceedings (except a decision under Part 4)—
(a)orally at a hearing; or
(b)in a written statement of reasons to each party.
(3) Unless the Tribunal has already provided a written statement of reasons under paragraph (2)(b), a party may make a written application to the Tribunal for such statement following a decision [F1which finally disposes of—
(a)all issues in the proceedings; or
(b)a preliminary issue dealt with following a direction under rule 5(3)(e).]
(4) An application under paragraph (3) must be received within 1 month of the date on which the Tribunal sent or otherwise provided to the party a decision notice relating to the decisionF2....
(5) If a party makes an application in accordance with paragraphs (3) and (4) the Tribunal must, subject to rule 14(2) (withholding information likely to cause harm), send a written statement of reasons to each party within 1 month of the date on which it received the application or as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of that period.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in rule 34(3) substituted (8.4.2013) by The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/477), rules 1(2)(a), 29(a)
F2Words in rule 34(4) omitted (8.4.2013) by virtue of The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/477), rules 1(2)(a), 29(b)