# The Data Protection Tribunal (National Security Appeals) Rules 2000, Article 16: Applications by relevant Minister


(1) This rule applies in any case where the Tribunal proposes to–
(a) give or vary any direction under rule 15 above or rule 18(2) below,
(b) issue a summons under rule 20 below, or
(c) certify or publish a determination under rule 27 below.
(2) Before the Tribunal proceeds as proposed in any case to which this rule applies, it must first notify the relevant Minister of the proposal.
(3) If the relevant Minister considers that proceeding as proposed by the Tribunal would cause information to be disclosed contrary to the interests of national security, he may make an application to the Tribunal requesting it to reconsider the proposal or reconsider it to any extent.
(4) An application by the relevant Minister under paragraph (3) above must be made within 14 days of receipt of notification under paragraph (2), and the Tribunal must not proceed as proposed in any case to which this rule applies before that period has expired, otherwise than in accordance with rule 17 below, unless the relevant Minister has indicated that he does not object.
(5) Where the relevant Minister makes an application under this rule, the Tribunal must not proceed as proposed otherwise than in accordance with rule 17 below.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/206/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-tribunal-national-security-appeals-rules-2000/article-16
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