Rule 24 DecisionsI1

England and Wales

(1)

The Tribunal may announce a decision orally at a hearing of or relating to an appeal or may reserve its decision for announcement at a later date. In either case the announcement shall be made in public.

(2)

Subject to rule 14(9), the Tribunal must provide to each party as soon as reasonably practicable after making a decision which finally disposes of all issues in the proceedings—

(a)

an order stating the Tribunal’s decision;

(b)

written reasons for the decision; and

(c)

notification of any right of appeal against the decision and the time within which, and manner in which, such right of appeal may be exercised.

(3)

The Tribunal may provide written reasons for any decision to which paragraph (2) does not apply.

(4)

An order under paragraph (2)(a) shall be signed by a member of the Tribunal upon the announcement of the decision and shall, subject to paragraph (5), be filed forthwith with the Society.

(5)

The Tribunal may suspend the filing of an order under paragraph (2)(a) if it appears to the Tribunal that there is good reason to do so, in which event the decision shall not take effect until the order is filed with the Society.

(6)

Subject to rule 14(9), the Tribunal may publicise a decision in such manner as it thinks fit.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Rule 24 in force at 1.10.2011, see rule 1(1)