Rule 33 Decision of oral hearing panelI1
Scotland
An oral hearing panel of 3 members may reach its decision by majority.
Where a panel composed of 2 members cannot reach a unanimous decision, 3 different members must be appointed to form a new panel for the purpose of dealing with the case.
The decision must be recorded in a document (a “decision minute”) which includes—
the reasons for the decision,
the date of the decision,
in the case of a panel of three members, whether the decision was unanimous or by majority.
Where the case relates to a person in respect of whom a risk management plan has been prepared and provided to the Board, and where the panel’s decision is different in any respect from the recommendations in that plan, the reasons provided under paragraph (3)(a) must include an explanation of the reasons for that difference.
The decision minute must be sent to the parties not later than 10 working days after the end of the oral hearing.