Mental Health Act 2016
sec.534How to start appeal
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sec.534 How to start appeal
The appeal is started by giving the tribunal a notice of appeal. The notice of appeal must be given within 28 days after— the day the person is given the decision notice; or if the person is not given a decision notice—the day the person otherwise becomes aware of the decision. The tribunal may, at any time, extend the time for giving the notice of appeal. The notice of appeal must— be in the approved form; and state fully the grounds of the appeal and the facts relied on. (sec.534-ssec.1) The appeal is started by giving the tribunal a notice of appeal. (sec.534-ssec.2) The notice of appeal must be given within 28 days after— the day the person is given the decision notice; or if the person is not given a decision notice—the day the person otherwise becomes aware of the decision. (sec.534-ssec.3) The tribunal may, at any time, extend the time for giving the notice of appeal. (sec.534-ssec.4) The notice of appeal must— be in the approved form; and state fully the grounds of the appeal and the facts relied on.
- (a) the day the person is given the decision notice; or
- (b) if the person is not given a decision notice—the day the person otherwise becomes aware of the decision.
- (a) be in the approved form; and
- (b) state fully the grounds of the appeal and the facts relied on.