Article 16 Decision of the tribunal
Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the tribunal shall determine the appeal—
where no hearing has been held, after consideration of any representations made by virtue of rule 8; or
where a hearing has been held, either at the end of the hearing or, where the tribunal reserves its decision, at a later date.
The decision of the tribunal may be taken by a majority and the chairman shall record whether the decision was unanimous or taken by a majority.
The decision of the tribunal shall be made—
where no hearing has been held pursuant to rule 9, not later than 6 months after the date on which the Registrar received the notice of appeal under rule 4; or
where a hearing has been so held, not later than one month after the end of the hearing.
Subject to paragraph (5), where a decision cannot be made within the relevant period mentioned in paragraph (3) by reason of any member of the tribunal being incapable of carrying out his duties—
the time limits specified in paragraph (3) shall not apply; and
in such a case the decision of the tribunal shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable after the date on which the member’s incapacity ceases.
Notwithstanding paragraph (4), an appeal may be determined by the tribunal in the absence of a member (other than the chairman) if the parties consent to the tribunal proceeding to a determination in the absence of that member.
The decision of the tribunal shall be recorded not later than 7 days after the date on which it is made in a document which shall contain—
the terms of the order made by the tribunal in determining the appeal including any direction as to expenses which the tribunal makes by virtue of paragraph 9(1) of Schedule 3 to the Act; and
a statement of the reasons for the decision,
and shall be signed and dated by the chairman of the tribunal.
The Registrar shall forthwith send a copy of the document to—
each party; and
the Secretary of State.
The Registrar shall also send to each Registrar appointed by every police authority other than the relevant authority a copy of the document marked in such a manner which ensures that the identity of either of the parties to the appeal is not disclosed and not capable of being disclosed.