Rule 22 Decision of casework panelI1
Scotland
(1)
A casework panel of 2 members must reach a decision by unanimous agreement.
(2)
If a decision cannot be reached unanimously, a third member is to be appointed to the panel.
(3)
A casework panel of three members must reach a decision by majority.
(4)
The decision must be recorded in a document (a “decision minute”) which includes—
(a)
the reasons for the decision,
(b)
the date of the decision,
(c)
in the case of a panel of three members, whether the decision was unanimous or reached by majority.
(5)
The decision minute must be sent to the parties not later than 10 working days after the date of the panel’s decision.