Decisions18
1
This regulation applies to a decision on the determination of an application by —
a
a tribunal; or
b
a single member, as mentioned in regulation 13(5).
2
If a hearing was held, the decision may be given orally at the end of the hearing.
3
A decision shall, in every case, be recorded in a document as soon as possible after the decision has been made.
4
A decision given or recorded in accordance with paragraph (2) or (3) need not record the reasons for the decision.
5
Where the document mentioned in paragraph (3) does not record the reasons for the decision, they shall be recorded in a separate document as soon as possible after the decision has been recorded.
6
A document recording a decision, or the reasons for a decision, shall be signed and dated by an appropriate person.
7
An appropriate person may, by means of a certificate signed and dated by that person, correct any clerical mistakes in a document or any errors arising in it from an accidental slip or omission.
8
In this regulation, “appropriate person” means —
a
where an application was determined by a single member as mentioned in regulation 13(5) —
i
the single member; or
ii
in the event of the person’s absence or incapacity, another member of the tribunal who was appointed by the Lord Chancellor;
b
in any other case —
i
the chairman of the tribunal; or
ii
in the event of the person’s absence or incapacity, another member of the tribunal.
9
A copy of any document recording a decision, or the reasons for a decision, and a copy of any correction certified under paragraph (7) shall be sent to each party.