The Education (Registered Inspectors of Schools Appeal Tribunal and Registered Nursery Education Inspectors Appeal Tribunal) (Procedure) Regulations 1999 No. 265

PART 2: MAKING AN APPEAL TO THE TRIBUNAL AND REPLY BY THE CHIEF INSPECTOR

(B) THE REPLY BY THE CHIEF INSPECTOR

Representation at, and action of the Chief Inspector on notification of, hearing

13.—(1) At the hearing of an appeal, the Chief Inspector may be represented by counsel or a solicitor or a member of his staff.

(2) When he receives a notice of the time and place of the hearing of the appeal, the Chief Inspector shall inform the Tribunal whether or not he intends to attend or be represented at the hearing, and whether or not he intends to call witnesses.

(3) If the Chief Inspector does not intend to attend or be represented at the hearing, he may send to the Tribunal additional written representations in support of his reply.