PART 4Licensed Work

Appeal: general45

1

Where an individual remains dissatisfied following a review, the individual may appeal to an adjudicator unless the determination in question is—

a

a determination under section 21 of the Act; or

b

a determination that the services which are the subject of the application are not civil legal services described in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Act.

2

An appeal must be considered without a hearing unless the adjudicator considers that it is in the interests of justice for the individual or a person acting on their behalf to make oral representations.

3

Where the Director or adjudicator considers that the appeal is of exceptional complexity or importance, the Director or adjudicator may refer the appeal to a panel of two or more adjudicators.