HL Deb 27 October 2004 vol 665 cc1341-2

(1) Where the registrar refuses an application under section (Group registration: addition or replacement) the applicant may appeal to the Tribunal.

(2) Where the registrar takes action in respect of an individual under section (De-registration: conviction of offence) the individual may appeal to the Tribunal.

(3) Where the registrar grants or refuses an application under section (De-registration: general) a party to the application may appeal to the Tribunal.

(4) The Tribunal shall give the following an opportunity to make representations—

  1. (a) the appellant or appellants,
  2. (b) the relevant registered individual or individuals (if not the appellant or appellants),
  3. (c) the prescribed animal welfare bodies, and
  4. (d) in the case of an appeal in respect of an application under section (De-registration: general)(2), a person to whom the relevant land belongs.

(5) For the purposes of an appeal under this section the Tribunal may require the production of a record made pursuant to section (Automatic conditions of group registration)(5).

(6) On determining the appeal the Tribunal may—

  1. (a) give a direction to the registrar:
  2. (b) make any order that it thinks appropriate.

(7) A person who is party to proceedings under this section may appeal on a point of law to the High Court.

(8) An appeal under subsection (7) may be brought only with the permission of—

  1. (a) the Tribunal, or
  2. (b) if the Tribunal refuses permission, the High Court."

After Clause 5, insert the following new clause—