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Article 32 Reasons for decisions

United Kingdom

(1)

The Tribunal may give reasons for a decision which disposes of proceedings (except a decision under Part 4)—

(a)

orally at a hearing; or

(b)

in a written statement of reasons to each party.

(2)

Unless the Tribunal has already provided a written statement of reasons under paragraph (1)(b), a party may make a written application to the Tribunal for such statement following a decision F1which finally disposes of—

(a)

all issues in the proceedings; or

(b)

a preliminary issue dealt with following a direction under rule 5(3)(e).

(3)

An application under paragraph (2) must be received within F228 days of the date on which the Tribunal sent or otherwise provided to the party a decision notice relating to the decision F3....

(4)

If a party makes an application in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3) the Tribunal must, subject to rule 14(2) (withholding information likely to cause harm), send a written statement of reasons to each party within 28 days of the date on which it received the application or as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of that period.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in rule 32(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/477), rules 1(2)(c), 47(a)

F2

Words in rule 32(3) substituted (2.3.2026) by The Tribunal Procedure and Employment Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2026 (S.I. 2026/115), rules 1(2), 2(2)

F3

Words in rule 32(3) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 (S.I. 2013/477), rules 1(2)(c), 47(b)