# The Police Appeals Tribunals (Scotland) Rules 1996, Article 7: Preliminary consideration by the tribunal


Not later than 3 months after the date on which the Registrar received the notice of appeal under rule 4, the tribunal shall—
(a) consider the parties' statements of case and any adjustments made in terms of rule 6(1) and any other documents which they have submitted in support of their case; and
(b) decide whether—
(i) a hearing of the appeal should be held; or
(ii) the parties should be notified that the tribunal is minded to determine the appeal without a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/1644/article/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-appeals-tribunals-scotland-rules-1996/article-7
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