C1SCHEDULE 2Fitness to practise proceedings

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C1PART 5Appeals

C2C116

1

A social worker may appeal to the High Court against—

a

the decision of adjudicators—

i

to make an interim order, other than an interim order made at the same time as a final order under paragraph 11(1)(b),

ii

not to revoke or vary such an order,

iii

to make a final order,

b

the decision of the regulator on review of an interim order, or a final order, other than a decision to revoke the order.

2

An appeal must be made within 28 days of the day on which the social worker is notified of the decision complained of.

3

On an appeal the High Court may—

a

dismiss the appeal,

b

quash the decision,

c

substitute for the decision appealed against any other decision that the adjudicators or the regulator (as the case may be) could have made,

d

remit the case to the regulator to dispose of in accordance with the directions of the court,

and may make any order as to costs as it thinks fit.