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Reform of Section 703 Tribunal Appeal Routes

[CP (L) 07/05]


This Consultation invited comments on proposals to reform the Section 703 Tribunal appeal routes in line with the wider plans for administrative justice reform outlined in the White Paper “Transforming Public Services: Complaints Redress and Tribunals”.

The summarised responses report summarises the responses received and outlines the final shape of the proposals described in the consultation paper.

Consultation begins on 2 March 2005
Consultation ends on 24 May 2005
Summary of responses published on 22 May 2006


Consulation

This Consultation invited comments on proposals to reform Section 703 Tribunal appeal routes in line with plans for administrative justice reform outlined in the White Paper “Transforming Public Services: Complaints Redress and Tribunals”.

It asked for comments on proposals that the functions of the Tribunal be transferred to the first tier of a reformed tribunal; and that there be an onward right of appeal, on a point of law, and with permission, to the appellate tier. The consultation also asked how the legal and commercial expertise which the Tribunal offers could be best retained within the reformed tribunal.


Responses

This report summarises the responses received to the consultation 'Reform of Section 703 Tribunal Appeal Routes' including how the consultation process has influenced the final shape of the policy and the conclusions that we have reached.


Contact details

Further copies of the consultation paper can be obtained by contacting the address below:

Claire Gray
Delivery of Reviews and Legislation
Tribunals Service
4 Abbey Orchard Street
London
SW1P 2HT
Tel: 020 7210 6547
Fax: 020 7210 6580

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