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17.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), a party may give notice of the withdrawal of its case, or any part of it—
(a)F1... by sending or delivering to the Tribunal a written notice of withdrawal; or
(b)orally at a hearing.
(2) Notice of withdrawal will not take effect unless the Tribunal consents to the withdrawal except—
(a)in proceedings concerning the suitability of a person to work with children or vulnerable adults; F2...
(b)in proceedings started by a reference under section 67 or 71(1) of the Mental Health Act 1983 [F3; or
(c)where a local authority notifies the Tribunal before the expiry of the time limit for submitting a response that it will not oppose the appeal in a special educational needs case.]
(3) A party which started a mental health case by making a reference to the Tribunal under section 68, 71(2) or 75(1) of the Mental Health Act 1983 may not withdraw its case.
(4) A party which has withdrawn its case may apply to the Tribunal for the case to be reinstated.
(5) An application under paragraph (4) must be made in writing and be received by the Tribunal within 28 days after—
(a)the date on which the Tribunal received the notice under paragraph (1)(a); or
(b)the date of the hearing at which the case was withdrawn orally under paragraph (1)(b).
(6) The Tribunal must notify each party in writing [F4that a withdrawal has taken effect] under this rule.
[F5(7) Where a local authority has notified the Tribunal before the expiry of the time limit for submitting a response that it will not oppose the appeal in a special educational needs case, the notice under paragraph (6) must state the date on which the Tribunal was so notified.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in rule 17(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/477), rules 1(2)(c), 17(a)
F2Word in rule 17(2)(a) omitted (1.9.2014) by virtue of The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/2128), rules 1(a), 22(a) (with rule 38)
F3Rule 17(2)(c) and word inserted (1.9.2014) by The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/2128), rules 1(a), 22(b) (with rule 38)
F4Words in rule 17(6) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/477), rules 1(2)(c), 17(b)
F5Rule 17(7) inserted (1.9.2014) by The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 3) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/2128), rules 1(a), 22(c) (with rule 38)
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