Appeals regarding licences
11.—(1) A person may appeal against—
(a)a decision by the Secretary of State to refuse an application by that person for a licence under regulation 9 or 10;
(b)a term or condition imposed by the Secretary of State in a licence granted to that person under regulation 9 or 10; or
(c)a decision by the Secretary of State to suspend or revoke a licence under regulation 9 or 10.
(2) The appeal must be made to a person appointed for the purpose by the Secretary of State.
(3) The Secretary of State may also make written representations to the appointed person concerning the decision.
(4) The appointed person must consider the appeal and any representations made by the Secretary of State and must report in writing to the Secretary of State with the person’s conclusions on the appeal and a recommendation as to the manner in which the matter should be finally determined by the Secretary of State.
(5) The Secretary of State must then make a final determination and notify the appellant of that determination and the reasons for it.