# The Police (Vetting) Regulations 2025, Regulation 4G: Right of appeal against decisions in respect of police candidates


(1) A police candidate may appeal against a decision of a vetting authority mentioned in regulation 4F(1).
(2) The appeal must be made to a person nominated by the vetting authority (“the vetting appeal decision maker”) who—
(a) has the appropriate level of knowledge, skills and experience to carry out the appeal, and
(b) was not involved in the decision appealed against.
(3) The only grounds of appeal under this regulation are that—
(a) the decision was unreasonable;
(b) there is evidence that could not reasonably have been considered as part of the decision which could have materially affected the decision;
(c) there was procedural or other unfairness which could have materially affected the decision.
(4) On completion of the appeal, the vetting appeal decision maker must make a written report to the vetting authority setting out its decision and providing detailed reasons in writing for its decision.
(5) Before making any decision to add or vary a condition to which the police officer’s vetting clearance is subject, the vetting appeal decision maker must consult with the vetting authority.
(6) The vetting authority must uphold the decision of the vetting appeal decision maker.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/502/regulation/4G (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/police-vetting-regulations-2025/regulation-4G
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