The Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001

Decision

28.—(1) A decision of a tribunal may be taken by a majority and the decision shall record whether it was unanimous or taken by a majority;

Provided that, where the tribunal is constituted by 2 members, the chairman of the tribunal shall have a second or casting vote.

(2) The decision of the tribunal shall be recorded in a document which shall–

(a)contain a statement of the reasons for the decision;

(b)be signed and dated by the chairman of the tribunal; and

(c)be sent to the parties not later than 14 days after the end of the hearing.