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The decision

Frequently Asked Questions regarding the decision

How will the Tribunal determine its decision?
When will I know the Tribunal's decision?
Will I have to pay any costs if I lose the appeal?
Can I appeal against the Tribunal's decision?

1. How will the Tribunal determine its decision?

The Tribunal will determine its decision based on the evidence provided at your hearing. After the hearing the panel will consider all the evidence and determine their decision. They will then produce a written judgement.

2. When will I know the Tribunal's decision?

The Tribunals decision will be sent to you by post, email or other means as soon as possible.

3. Will I have to pay any costs if I lose the appeal?

The Tribunal rarely awards costs in proceedings but may do so if a party acts unreasonably. Please refer to Rule 10 of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier) ( General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009.

4. Can I appeal against the Tribunal's decision?

There are two ways to appeal both of which will involve you writing to us within 28 days of the date of the Tribunal´s Decision giving reasons why you seek to appeal. They are as follows:

Application to set aside the decision

You can ask the Tribunal Panel to set aside the decision if:

A relevant document in your case was not received in time to be considered by the appeal panel;
You or your representative was not present at the hearing; or
You think there was some irregularity in the proceedings.

If you want to ask for the decision to be set aside, you must do so by writing to the Tribunal with your reasons within 28 days of receiving the decision.

Application for permission to appeal the Tribunal´s decision

You can appeal the decision of the First-tier Tribunal to the Upper Tribunal. However, you must first apply to this Tribunal asking for permission to appeal.

On receipt of an appeal application, the Tribunal will first consider whether to review its decision based on your reasons for appeal. A fresh decision may be issued following a review. Or the Tribunal may grant or refuse you permission to appeal to the Administrative Appeals Chamber in the Upper Tribunal.

In order to apply for permission to appeal, you must complete the form below. It is advisable to read the guidance notes below before completing the application.

Application for Permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal
PDF version (24kb)
Word version (131kb)
Guidance notes for appealing to Upper Tribunal (PDF version) (36kb)

If you are given permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

It is your responsibility to make the appeal. You should do so without delay because you have just 28 days between being given permission to appeal and notifying the Upper Tribunal of your appeal. Contact details are below.

If you are refused permission to appeal to the Upper Tribunal.

If the Tribunal decides that a review is not appropriate and if it refuses your application to appeal, you can apply direct to the Upper Tribunal for permission to appeal. You can only do this after applying for permission from the First–tier Tribunal (Information Rights). To do this you should contact:

Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
5th Floor
Chichester Rents
81 Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1DD

Tel: 020 7911 7085
Fax: 020 7911 7093
Web address: www.administrativeappeals.tribunals.gov.uk

Wales

The Upper Tribunal Office (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
Civil Justice Centre
2 Park Street
Cardiff CF10 1ET

Tel: 029 2066 2257

Scotland

The Upper Tribunal Office (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
George House
126 George Street
Edinburgh EH2 4HH

Tel: 0131 271 4310

Northern Ireland

The Upper Tribunal Office (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
3rd Floor
Bedford House
16-22 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7FD

Tel: 028 90728736

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