Regulation 21 Statement by the Tribunal following an inquiry on interim suspension

(1)

At the conclusion of proceedings relating to the application for interim suspension, the Tribunal shall, as soon as practicable, issue a decision, signed by the chairman who presided over the proceedings, containing –

(a)

any directions it decides to give under paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 11 to the Order;

(b)

a statement of reasons for its decision; and

(c)

any order it decides to make as to costs.

(2)

The Tribunal shall send a copy of its decision to the respondent, the complainant and the Department, and the Department shall send a copy of the decision to any other Board or relevant professional body which appears to it to be concerned.

(3)

Where the decision includes a direction under paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 11 to the Order, the Tribunal shall include with the decision a notice to the respondent of the respondent’s right to appeal under paragraph 6 of Schedule 11 to the Order