The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2018

Appeals

11.—(1) Where a person in receipt of a notification does not agree with any action taken under these Regulations and wishes to appeal on a matter appealable under this regulation, that appellant may make written representations to a person appointed for the purpose by the Secretary of State concerning any decision of the Secretary of State within 21 days following receipt of the notification of the decision.

(2) A person involved with the making of the decision may make written submissions to the appointed person concerning the decision within 21 days of receipt of the appellant’s representations.

(3) A report of the findings of the appointed person must be submitted in writing to the Secretary of State.

(4) The Secretary of State must give to the appellant written notification of the Secretary of State’s final determination and the reasons for it.

(5) Unless the Secretary of State determines that action under these Regulations must be taken immediately due to a risk to public health or animal health or welfare, no action may be taken by the Secretary of State to kill any animal or destroy any thing under these Regulations until—

(a) the 21 day period has expired without any appeal being lodged;

(b) if there is an appeal, that appeal is determined or withdrawn.