The Charity Tribunal Rules 2008

Respondent’s notice

39.—(1) The Tribunal will send to the referrer and to persons selected as being respondents under rule 38(6) (notice of reference) a copy of the reference notice.

(2) A respondent must file a respondent’s notice not later than 28 days beginning on the day after the document in paragraph (1) is received by the respondent.

(3) The respondent’s notice must state—

(i) the name of the respondent;

(ii) the address for service;

(iii) the name and address of the respondent’s representative (if any);

(iv) the name of a contact person (if appropriate);

(v) a full account of the impact that the Tribunal’s determination of the question being referred may have on the respondent or other persons identified by the respondent;

(vi) any other matters that the respondent thinks the Tribunal should take into account when determining the reference; and

(vii) whether the respondent intends to appear at the hearing or alternatively, make any representations in writing.

(4) The respondent’s notice must be accompanied by a list of authorities and any other supporting documents relied on in support of the respondent’s case.

(5) The respondent may include a request for directions with the respondent’s notice in accordance with rule 3 (directions).

(6) At the same time as filing the respondent’s notice and the list in paragraph (4) the respondent must send to the referrer and any other respondent a copy of the notice.