Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules prescribe the practice and procedure to be followed on appeal to the Pathogens Access Appeal Commission under section 70 of, and Schedule 6 to, the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (“the Act”).
The Secretary of State may, under section 64 of the Act give directions to the occupier of any premises in which dangerous substances (within the meaning of section 58(4) of the Act) are kept requiring him not to give access to the person identified in the directions. Any person aggrieved by such directions may appeal to the Commission. A party to such an appeal may bring a further appeal on a question of law to the Court of Appeal with the permission of the Commission or the Court of Appeal.
In particular, these Rules include provision for—
appeals to be heard in the absence of the appellant and his representative where necessary;
the functions of the special advocate appointed to represent the interests of the appellant;
the right of the appellant to be legally represented; and
applications for permission to appeal on a point of law from the Commission’s determination.