51Suspension

51 Suspension

(1) If the Secretary considers that a ground exists to suspend an accreditation, the Secretary must—

(a) immediately suspend that accreditation; and

(b) give the accredited person written notice of the suspension as soon as practicable stating—

(i) the reasons and grounds for the suspension; and

(ii) that the accredited person may appeal against the suspension within 7 days after receiving the notice.

(2) After considering any appeal by the accredited person made under subsection (1)(b), the Secretary may—

(a) if the Secretary still considers a ground exists to suspend the accreditation, suspend the accreditation for such period as the Secretary may determine; or

(b) in any other case, cancel the suspension.

(3) A decision under subsection (2) must be made within 21 days of the appeal by the accredited person.