The Police Appeals Tribunals Rules 1999

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Rules)

These Rules make provision as to the procedure on appeals to police appeals tribunals under section 85 of the Police Act 1996 (“the Act”).

Rule 2 revokes, with transitional provisions, the Police (Appeals) Rules 1985 and rule 3 provides for the interpretation of these Rules. Rule 4 prescribes who shall be the respondent to an appeal and rules 5 and 6 provide for the notice of appeal to be given in writing within the prescribed period and for the procedure on such notice being given. Rule 7 allows for the extension of prescribed time limits.

Rules 8 to 11 provide for the procedure to be followed, and for the evidence to be given, at a hearing held to determine an appeal and rule 12 makes provision for the attendance of the complainant in a case arising from a complaint by a member of the public. Rule 13 requires a written statement of the tribunal’s determination to be prepared.