Royal Ulster Constabulary (Appeals) Regulations 2000

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

These regulations make provision as to the procedure on appeals to a police appeals tribunal.

Regulation 2 revokes, with transitional provisions, Part IV and Schedule 5 of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (Discipline and Disciplinary Appeals) Regulations 1988 and regulation 3 provides for the interpretation of these regulations. Regulation 4 prescribes who shall be the respondent to an appeal and regulations 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. Regulation 7 allows for the extension of prescribed time limits.

Regulation 8 provides for the composition of an appeals tribunal depending on the rank of the officer concerned.

Regulation 9 provides for the decision of an appeals tribunal and regulation 10 provides for the effect of any decision made by that tribunal.

Regulation 11 provides for the appellant’s and the respondent’s rights to representation at appeals hearings.

Regulations 12 to 15 provide for the procedure to be followed, and for the evidence to be given, at a hearing held to determine an appeal and regulation 16 makes provision for the attendance of the complainant in a case arising from a complaint by a member of the public. Regulation 17 requires a written statement of the tribunal’s determination to be prepared.

Regulation 18 provides for the costs and expenses of the hearing.