Appeals8
1
A person to whom a final notice is given may appeal to the First-tier Tribunal against—
a
the decision to impose the penalty; or
b
the amount of the penalty.
2
If a person appeals under this regulation, the final notice is suspended until the appeal is finally determined or withdrawn.
3
An appeal under this regulation—
a
is to be a re-hearing of the Secretary of State’s decision; but
b
may be determined having regard to matters of which the Secretary of State was unaware when the decision was made.
4
On an appeal under this regulation, the First-tier Tribunal may confirm, quash or vary the final notice.
5
The final notice may not be varied under paragraph (4) so as to impose a financial penalty which is not the amount determined in accordance with regulation 3.