Part 2Name, rules, powers etc

Rules: general

17Appeal against refusal to register amendment of rules

1

A society may appeal to the appropriate court from a decision of the FCA refusing registration of an amendment of the society's rules.

2

The appropriate court” means—

a

if the society's registered office is in Scotland, the Court of Session;

b

otherwise, the High Court.

3

If the decision is overruled on appeal, the FCA must register the amendment and give the society an acknowledgment of registration under section 16.