Tribunals

If you write and tell us that you wish to make a further appeal against the original decision, a different Appeals Officer will first of all reconsider the decision again.  If this still cannot be changed we will prepare a submission of our case and send this to the Tribunals Service, which is based in Leeds.  We will also send a copy of this submission to you and also to anyone you have named as your representative.

 

In addition, we will send you a form, which you must return to the Tribunals Service within 14 days, to confirm your wish to appeal.  The Tribunals Service will inform you of the date of your hearing, known as a Tribunal, which will usually be held at 12 O’Clock Court, Saville Street, Sheffield. More information about this venue can be found on the Tribunals Service website.

 

At this stage the administration of your appeal is handed over to the Tribunals Service, so if you have any queries about the progress of your appeal, you should contact them on 0113 251 0501.

 

 

You and/or your representative may go to the hearing to present your case.  We will also send a representative to present our case.  The Chairperson will be a legally qualified person.  You will be given a decision notice explaining the Tribunal’s decision as soon as possible after the hearing.

 

 

The Tribunals Service may pay some of your expenses, such as your travel costs.  For further information about expenses please contact the Tribunals Service direct.

 

 

The Tribunals Service may not be able to accept your appeal if it is received more than one month after the date on the Decision Letter.  A late appeal cannot be accepted if you appeal 13 months or more after date on the decision letter.