The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland General Regulatory Chamber Charity Appeals (Procedure) Regulations 2017

Decisions of the First-tier Tribunal

25.—(1) A decision of the First-tier Tribunal may be taken by a majority and the decision must record whether it was unanimous or taken by a majority.

(2) Where the First-tier Tribunal is constituted by two members, the chairing member shall have a second vote.

(3) A decision of the First-tier Tribunal may be given at the end of the hearing or within 30 days of the hearing.

(4) The decision must be recorded as soon as possible in a decision document which must also contain a statement of reasons for the decision and be signed by the chairing member and dated.

(5) The First-tier Tribunal must send a copy of the decision to each party to the appeal together with a notice explaining the rights of the parties to appeal the decision of the First-tier Tribunal and the time within which, and the manner in which, the right of appeal may be exercised.

(6) Except where a decision is announced at the end of the hearing, it shall be treated as having been made on the date on which the chairing member signs the decision.

(7) The First-tier Tribunal may order that particulars of a decision relating to—

(a) evidence heard before the First-tier Tribunal in private;

(b) evidence which refers to intimate personal or financial circumstances;

(c) evidence which is considered to be commercially sensitive;

(d) evidence which consists of confidential communication; or

(e) any other matter as the First-tier Tribunal considers appropriate for the protection of parties;

must be excluded from publication in terms of rule 26 and from inspection in the register in terms of rule 27.