# The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Procedure) Rules 2003, Article 10: Secretary of State’s reply to an appeal

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(A1) This rule does not apply to an application to the Commission for review under section 2C , 2D , 2E or 2F of the 1997 Act.
(1) Where the Secretary of State intends to oppose an appeal, he must file with the Commission—
(a) a statement of the evidence on which he relies in opposition to the appeal; and
(b) any exculpatory material of which he is aware.
(2) Unless the Secretary of State objects to the statement being disclosed to the appellant or his representative, he must serve a copy of the statement of evidence on the appellant at the same time as filing it.
(3) Where the Secretary of State objects to a statement filed under paragraph (1) being disclosed to the appellant or his representative, rules 37 and 38 shall apply.
(4) Where a special advocate is appointed, the Secretary of State must serve on him a copy of the statement and material filed under paragraph (1).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/1034/article/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/special-immigration-appeals-commission-procedure-rules-2003/article-10
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