Paragraph 2 Appeal to medical refereeI1

Northern Ireland

(1)

Where—

(a)

an opinion of the kind mentioned in rule 1(2) has been obtained; and

(b)

within 14 days of his being notified of the Board’s decision on the issue the person concerned applies to the Board for a copy of the opinion,

the Board shall supply him with a copy.

(2)

If the person concerned is dissatisfied with the opinion which has been supplied to him under paragraph (1), he may appeal against it by giving notice to the Board in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 5.

(3)

The Board shall be bound by any decision on any issue referred to in sub-paragraphs (a) to (c) of rule 1(2) duly given on an appeal under this rule.

(4)

Further provisions as to appeals under this rule are contained in Schedule 5.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Annex Scheme Pt. 6 rule 2 in operation at 2.4.2007 with effect in accordance with art. 1(1)