Scotland - Appeal Against a Government Fine or Code of Practice

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Procedure

Apply By Post

1. To Appeal Against a Government Fine or Code of Practice, the applicant must send their completed application to General Regulatory Chamber link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – link
3. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Post all the documents with the completed form to the General Regulatory Chamber.
7. The mailing address are provided in “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The fee for appealing is free of cost.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
11. Then the tribunal will write to the applicant about the next steps.
12. This entire process can be completed within 10 – 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply By Email

1. To Appeal Against a Government Fine or Code of Practice, the applicant must mail their completed application to General Regulatory Chamber link
2. The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – link
3. The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. Mail all the documents with the completed form to the General Regulatory Chamber by using the following email - [email protected]
7. The fee for appealing is free of cost.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. Then the tribunal will write to the applicant about the next steps.
11. This entire process can be completed within 10 – 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form link
• Any supporting documents, like the fine or decision letter.

Office Locations & Contacts

General Regulatory Chamber
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Saughton House
Broomhouse Drive
Edinburgh
EH11 3XD
Tel 0131 444 3300
Fax 0131 443 2610
Email: [email protected]
Contact link – link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Appeal Against a Government Fine or Code of Practice is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The fee for appealing is free of cost.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form – link

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 10- 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the Appellant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Details of representative
• The decision notice reference number
• The date of decision received
• The date of appealing
• Type of hearing and venue

Need for the Document

• The purpose of an appeal against a government fine or code of practice in Scotland is to allow individuals and businesses to challenge a decision that they believe is unfair or incorrect. This ensures that people have a right to be heard and that their cases are considered fairly.

Information which might help

• For more information – link
• Guidelines to fill application form – link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

The appeals process can be complex, so it is important to seek legal advice if the applicant is considering appealing a government fine or code of practice in Scotland.
Here are some of the benefits of appealing a government fine or code of practice in Scotland:

• The applicant may be able to have the fine overturned or the code of practice changed.
• The applicant may be able to get compensation for any losses he/she have suffered.
• The applicant may be able to set a precedent for other people who are in a similar situation.