The Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Reconsideration and Review of Determinations) (Scotland) Regulations 2022

Review of a decision in relation to a reimbursement request

14.—(1) This regulation applies where a person has received notice of a decision under regulation 13(8).

(2) The person may request a review of the decision to the extent that it is a decision that—

(a) the person is not entitled to reimbursement of a cost and expense specified in the reimbursement request, or

(b) the cost and expense to be reimbursed is less than the sum requested.

(3) A request for a review must—

(a) be made in writing to the Scottish Ministers,

(b) be made before the end of the period of 8 weeks beginning with the date on which notice of the decision was received by the person,

(c) specify why a review is being requested, and

(d) contain or be accompanied by any information the person considers relevant.

(4) The Scottish Ministers must, as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving a request for a review, provide the request and any information accompanying it, to Redress Scotland.

(5) A review may be conducted despite the request for it not being made within the period mentioned in paragraph (3)(b) if Redress Scotland is satisfied that the person had good reason for not requesting a review sooner.