Article 25 Decisions of Tribunal

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2) and to rule 21(3), the Tribunal shall make arrangements for the public pronouncement of its decisions, whether by giving its decisions orally in open court or by publishing its decisions in writing.

(2)

Where the whole or any part of any hearing under these Rules was in private, the Tribunal shall consider whether, having regard to—

(a)

the reason for the hearing or any part of it being in private; and

(b)

the outcome of the hearing,

it would be undesirable to make a public pronouncement of the whole or part of its decision.

(3)

If the Tribunal decides that a restriction on public pronouncement is desirable—

(a)

the Tribunal may take any steps, including any one or more of the steps specified in paragraph (4);

(b)

any step taken under this paragraph shall be taken with a view to ensuring the minimum restriction on public pronouncement that is consistent with the need for the restriction.

(4)

The steps referred to in paragraph (3) are—

(a)

anonymising the decision;

(b)

editing the text of the decision;

(c)

declining to publish the whole or part of the decision.

(5)

Before reaching a decision under paragraph (2), the Tribunal shall invite the parties to make representations on the matter.

(6)

The Secretary shall as soon as may be practicable—

(a)

whether there has been an oral hearing or not, send a notification of the decision to each of the parties to the reference; and

(b)

subject to any steps taken under paragraph (2), under rule 21(3) or any direction given under rule 22(11), enter the decision in the register.

(7)

Every notification of a decision determining a reference which is sent to the parties shall be accompanied by a notification of—

(a)

any provision of the 2004 Act or 2005 Order (as appropriate) relating to appeals from the Tribunal; and

(b)

the time within which and the place at which an application for permission to appeal may be made.