Explanatory Notes

Human Tissue Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 30

15 November 2004

Commentary on Sections

Part 2 - Regulation of Activities Involving Human Tissue

Licensing

Section 19: Right to reconsideration of licensing decisions

36.This section provides that an applicant may require the HTA to reconsider licensing decisions in respect of a refusal of an application to grant, revoke or vary a licence, or a licence holder or designated person may require the HTA to reconsider a decision to revoke or vary a licence. Subsection (3) provides that notice of exercise of the right to reconsideration must be given to the HTA by the appellant within 28 days of the HTA giving notice of the decision.