The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005

Appeal on a point of law

98.—(1) A party to a reference to the Tribunal may with permission appeal to the Court of Appeal on a point of law arising from a decision of the Tribunal disposing of the reference.

(2) “Permission” means permission given by—

(a) the Tribunal, or

(b) if it is refused by the Tribunal, by the Court of Appeal.

(3) If, on an appeal under paragraph (1), the Court considers that the decision of the Tribunal was wrong in law, it may—

(a) remit the matter to the Tribunal for rehearing and determination by it under Article 97, or

(b) itself make a determination.

(4) An appeal may not be brought from a decision of the Court of Appeal under paragraph (3) except with the leave of—

(a) the Court of Appeal, or

(b) the House of Lords.

(5) Rules made under section 102 of the Pensions Act 2004 (c. 35) may make provision for regulating or prescribing any matters incidental to or consequential on an appeal under this Article.