Explanatory note

These Rules make provision as to the procedure on appeals to police appeals tribunals under section 85 of the Police Act 1996 (“the Act”).

Rule 2 revokes, with transitional provisions, the Police (Appeals) Rules 1985 and rule 3 provides for the interpretation of these Rules. Rule 4 prescribes who shall be the respondent to an appeal and rules 5 and 6 provide for the notice of appeal to be given in writing within the prescribed period and for the procedure on such notice being given. Rule 7 allows for the extension of prescribed time limits.

Rules 8 to 11 provide for the procedure to be followed, and for the evidence to be given, at a hearing held to determine an appeal and rule 12 makes provision for the attendance of the complainant in a case arising from a complaint by a member of the public. Rule 13 requires a written statement of the tribunal’s determination to be prepared.