Regulation 36 Review

A person may apply in writing to the Scottish Ministers for a review of any decision of the Scottish Ministers concerning–

within 21 days of notification of the decision to that person.

On an application under paragraph (1) the Scottish Ministers shall appoint such person as they think fit to consider the decision and make such recommendation (if any) as that person considers appropriate.

The appointed person may include a member of the staff of the Scottish Administration.

The applicant and the Scottish Ministers may make written submissions to the appointed person concerning the decision of the Scottish Ministers.

The appointed person must report in writing to the Scottish Ministers.

The Scottish Ministers must give to the applicant written notification of their determination of the application for review, and the reasons for it.