Protection of Children Act Tribunal Regulations 2000

Misconceived applications etc.

6.—(1) The President may at any time strike out the application on the grounds that—

(a)it is made otherwise than in accordance with regulation 2 or 3 (whichever is applicable);

(b)it is outside the jurisdiction of the Tribunal or is otherwise misconceived; or

(c)it is scandalous, frivolous or vexatious.

(2) Before striking out an application under this regulation, the President must—

(a)invite the parties to make representations on the matter within such period as he may direct;

(b)if within the period specified in the direction the applicant so requests in writing, afford the parties an opportunity to make oral representations;

(c)consider any representations the parties may make.