Rule 27.2 Reasons for a decision : proceedings before a lay justice or justicesF7

two or three lay justices; or

by a single lay justice in accordance with these rules and Practice Direction 2A.

the names of the F3lay justice or justices constituting the court by which the decision is made; and

in consultation with the F4lay justice or justices, the reasons for the court's decision.

the reasons for that decision; or

a short explanation of that decision.

by close of business on the day when the court announces its decision; or

where that time is not practicable and the proceedings are on notice, no later than 72 hours from the time when the court announced its decision.

the parties (unless the court directs otherwise);

any person who has actual care of a child who is the subject of proceedings, or who had such care immediately prior to the making of the order;

in the case of an emergency protection order and a recovery order, the local authority in whose area the child lives or is found;

in proceedings to which Part 14 applies—

any other person who has requested a copy if the court is satisfied that it is required in connection with an appeal or possible appeal.