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Article 5A Circumstances in which a police officer may appeal to a tribunal – Vetting RegulationsF1

(1)

A police officer may appeal to a tribunal in reliance on one or more of the grounds of appeal referred to in paragraph (2) against any decision under regulation 30 of the Vetting Regulations to confirm a decision to withdraw their vetting clearance.

(2)

The grounds of appeal under this rule are—

(a)

that the decision was unreasonable;

(b)

that there is evidence that could not reasonably have been considered as part of the withdrawal assessment which could have materially affected the decision, or

(c)

that there was a breach of the procedures set out in the Vetting Regulations or unfairness which could have materially affected the decision.

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Textual amendments

F1

Rule 5A inserted (14.5.2025) by The Police (Vetting) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/502), regs. 1(1), 31(3)