Part 7The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Chapter 2Functions in relation to qualifications
Recognised bodies: monitoring and enforcement
151CF1Monetary penalties: appeals
1
A recognised body may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—
a
a decision to impose a monetary penalty on the body under section 151A;
b
a decision as to the amount of the penalty.
2
An appeal under this section may be made on the grounds—
a
that the decision was based on an error of fact;
b
that the decision was wrong in law;
c
that the decision was unreasonable.
3
The requirement to pay the penalty is suspended pending the determination of an appeal under this section.
4
On an appeal under this section the Tribunal may—
a
withdraw the requirement to pay the penalty;
b
confirm that requirement;
c
vary that requirement;
d
take such steps as Ofqual could take in relation to the failure to comply giving rise to the decision to impose the requirement;
e
remit the decision whether to confirm the requirement to pay the penalty, or any matter relating to that decision, to Ofqual.