The Charity Tribunal Rules 2008

Appellant’s reply

19.—(1) An appellant must file a written reply so that it is received by the Tribunal no later than 28 days after the date on which that appellant received the documents under rule 18(6) (Commission’s response).

(2) The reply must—

(a) identify all matters contained in the response which are disputed by that appellant;

(b) state that appellant’s reasons for disputing them; and

(c) specify the date on which it is filed.

(3) The reply must be accompanied by—

(a) a list of all the documents on which that appellant relies in support of the appeal or application, except where rule 15(2) (exceptions to disclosure) applies;

(b) the names of any witnesses, including expert witnesses, that appellant intends to call; and

(c) a copy of any request made under paragraphs (6) and (7).

(4) If an expert witness is named in accordance with paragraph (3)(b), the appellant must—

(a) provide full details about that witness;

(b) identify the nature of the expertise that witness is intended to provide; and

(c) request the Tribunal’s permission to call that witness in accordance with paragraph (6).

(5) At the same time as filing the reply, that appellant must send to the Commission and any other party a copy of the reply and of the documents referred to in paragraph (3).

(6) An appellant may include a request for directions in accordance with rule 3 (directions) with the reply.

(7) When the time limit for filing a reply under paragraph (1) has expired, an appellant must include with the reply a request for a direction under rule 3 (directions) to allow the reply to be filed after the time limit for doing so has expired.

(8) A request under paragraph (7) must include a statement of the reasons for the delay in filing the reply.

(9) When the Tribunal has determined a request under paragraphs (6) or (7), the Tribunal must send the parties the Tribunal’s decision (including the particulars of any direction).

(10) The Tribunal when sending the documents in paragraph (9) must specify the date on which they are being sent.