# The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025, Regulation 9: Appeal to the First-tier Tribunal


(1) A notifier, or any person with a commercial interest in a notice, who requested a review of a notice under regulation 8(1) or (2), and who is not satisfied with the outcome of the review under that regulation may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal on the grounds in paragraph (3).
(2) An appeal to the First-tier Tribunal under paragraph (1) must be made before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notice described in regulation 8(8)(b) was sent by the Secretary of State.
(3) The grounds for appeal are—
(a) that the decision was based on an error of fact;
(b) that the decision was wrong in law;
(c) that the decision was unreasonable.
(4) Upon consideration of any appeal under this regulation, the First-tier Tribunal, may—
(a) withdraw the notice;
(b) confirm the notice;
(c) vary the notice;
(d) take such steps as the Secretary of State could take in relation to the notice;
(e) remit the decision whether to confirm the notice, or any matter relating to that decision, to the Secretary of State.
(5) The First-tier Tribunal may suspend the operation of a notice to which the review relates pending the outcome of the appeal.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348269123/regulation/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-genetic-technology-precision-breeding-regulations-2025/regulation-9
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