Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/22/part/III/chapter/IV/crossheading/adjudications
Timestamp: 2019-05-26 18:29:59
Document Index: 251519213

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 5', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 5', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 1', 'art. 5', 'art. 5', 'art. 5', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2']

AdjudicationsE+W
78 Decisions of [F3the First-tier Tribunal or] interim case tribunals.E+W
(1)[F4In adjudicating on any of the matters which are the subject of an interim report, the First-tier Tribunal or an interim case tribunal] must reach one of the following decisions—
(b)that that person should be suspended or partially suspended from being a member or co-opted member of the [F5relevant authority concerned ] for a period which does not exceed six months or (if shorter) the remainder of the person’s term of office.
[F6(2)If the decision of [F7the tribunal concerned] is as mentioned in subsection (1)(a), the tribunal must give notice of its decision to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned.
(3)If the decision of [F8the tribunal concerned] is as mentioned in subsection (1)(b), the tribunal must give notice to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned stating that the person concerned is suspended or partially suspended for the period, and in the way, that the tribunal has decided.
(5)A decision of an interim case tribunal under this section shall not prevent [F10 the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales] from continuing with the investigation under section 69 which gave rise to the interim report concerned and producing a report under section 71, or a further interim report under section 72, in respect of any matters which are the subject of the investigation.
(6)The suspension or partial suspension of any person under this section shall not extend beyond the day on which a notice [F11is given by virtue of section 78A or 79] to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned with respect to that person.
[F12(8)Where the person concerned is no longer a member or co-opted member of the relevant authority concerned, but is a member or co-opted member of another relevant authority—
(9)[F13The First-tier Tribunal or (as the case may be)] an interim case tribunal must take reasonable steps to inform any person who made any allegation which gave rise to the investigation under section 59 or 69 of its decision under this section.
[F14(9A)Where a person is suspended or partially suspended under this section by a decision of the First-tier Tribunal, the person may appeal to the Upper Tribunal—
(10)[F15Where a person is suspended or partially suspended under this section by a decision of an interim case tribunal, the person] may appeal to the High Court—
[F16(11)An appeal may not be brought under subsection (10) except with the leave of the High Court.]
F3Words in s. 78 heading inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 60(a) (with Sch. 5)
F4Words in s. 78(1) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 60(b) (with Sch. 5)
F5Words in s. 78(1)(b) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 197(2), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(d)
F6S. 78(2)-(3A) substituted for s. 78(2)(3) (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 197(3), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(d)
F7Words in s. 78(2) inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 60(c) (with Sch. 5)
F8Words in s. 78(3) inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 60(c) (with Sch. 5)
F9S. 78(4) repealed (31.1.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 4 para. 43(6), Sch. 25 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/57, art. 5(1)(a)(c)(2)(l) (with arts. 6, 8)
F10Words in s. 78(5) substituted (1.4.2006) by Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c. 10), s. 40, Sch. 4 para. 19; S.I. 2005/2800, art. 5(1)(3) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2006/362, art. 4)
F11Words in s. 78(6) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 197(4), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(d)
F12S. 78(8)(8A) substituted for s. 78(8) (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 197(5), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(d)
F13Words in s. 78(9) inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 60(e) (with Sch. 5)
F14S. 78(9A)-(9D) inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 60(f) (with Sch. 5)
F15Words in s. 78(10) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 60(g) (with Sch. 5)
F16S. 78(11) inserted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 197(6), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(d)
I2S. 78 wholly in force at 28.7.2001; s. 78 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 108; s. 78 in force at 19.12.2000 in relation to England and to police authorities in Wales by S.I. 2000/3335, art. 2; s. 78 in force at 28.7.2001 in so far as not already in force see s. 108(4)-(6)
[F1778ADecisions of [F18First-tier Tribunal] E+W
(2)[F20Where the First-tier Tribunal adjudicates on any matter under this Act, it] must decide whether or not any person to which that matter relates has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned.
(3)Where [F21the tribunal] decides that a person has not failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned, it must give notice to that effect to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned.
(4)Where [F22the tribunal] decides that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned, it may—
(7)Regulations made by the Secretary of State may require [F23the First-tier Tribunal] to give a notice to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned where it decides that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of that authority and—
F17Ss. 78A, 78B inserted (31.1.2008 for specified purposes, 12.12.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 198, 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/172, art. 8; S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(e)
F18Words in s. 78A heading substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 61(a) (with Sch. 5)
F19S. 78A(1) omitted (18.1.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 61(b) (with Sch. 5)
F20Words in s. 78A(2) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 61(c) (with Sch. 5)
F21Words in s. 78A(3) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 61(d) (with Sch. 5)
F22Words in s. 78A(4) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 61(d) (with Sch. 5)
F23Words in s. 78A(7) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 61(e) (with Sch. 5)
78B [F24Section 78A:] supplementaryE+W
[F25(1)A copy of any notice given under section 78A(3) or under regulations made under section 78A(7)—
(3)Where [F26the First-tier Tribunal adjudicates on any matter under this Act], it must take reasonable steps to give notice of its decision to any person who made any allegation which gave rise to the adjudication.
(4)Where [F27the First-tier Tribunal] decides under section 78A that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned, that person may appeal to [F28the Upper Tribunal] against that decision, or any other decision made by the tribunal by virtue of section 78A which relates to him [F29(unless the decision is set aside under section 9 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007)].
[F30(5)An appeal may not be brought under subsection (4) on a point of law (as to which see instead section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007).
(6)An appeal may be brought under subsection (4) only if, on an application made by the person concerned, the First-tier Tribunal or Upper Tribunal has given its permission for the appeal to be brought.
(7)In any case where the Upper Tribunal is determining an appeal under subsection (4), section 12(2) to (4) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (proceedings on appeal to the Upper Tribunal) apply.]]]
F24Words in s. 78B heading substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 62(a) (with Sch. 5)
F25S. 78B repealed (31.1.2012 for specified purposes) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 4 para. 45, Sch. 25 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/57, art. 5(1)(a)(c)(2)(m) (with arts. 6, 8)
F26Words in s. 78B(3) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 62(b) (with Sch. 5)
F27Words in s. 78B(4) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 62(c)(i) (with Sch. 5)
F28Words in s. 78B(4) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 62(c)(ii) (with Sch. 5)
F29Words in s. 78B(4) inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 62(c)(iii) (with Sch. 5)
F30S. 78B(5)-(7) substituted for s. 78B(5) (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 62(d) (with Sch. 5)
C2S. 78B(4)-(7) modified (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 5(c) (with Sch. 5)
79 [F31Decisions of case tribunals: Wales .]E+W
[F32(A1)In this section “Welsh case tribunal” means a case tribunal drawn from the Adjudication Panel for Wales.]
(1)A [F33Welsh case tribunal ] which adjudicates on any matter must decide whether or not any person to which that matter relates has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned.
(2)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal ] decides that a person has not failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned, it must give notice to that effect to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned.
(3)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal ] decides that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned, it must decide whether the nature of the failure is such that the person should be suspended or disqualified in accordance with subsection (4).
(4)A person may be—
(a)suspended or partially suspended from being a member or co-opted member of the relevant authority concerned, or
(b)disqualified for being, or becoming (whether by election or otherwise), a member of that or any other relevant authority.
(5)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal] makes such a decision as is mentioned in subsection (4)(a), it must decide the period for which the person should be suspended or partially suspended (which must not exceed one year or, if shorter, the remainder of the person’s term of office).
(6)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal] makes such a decision as is mentioned in subsection (4)(b), it must decide the period for which the person should be disqualified (which must not exceed five years).
(7)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal] decides that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned but should not be suspended or disqualified as mentioned in subsection (4), it must give notice to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned—
(a)stating that the person has failed to comply with that code of conduct, and
(b)specifying the details of that failure.
(8)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal ] decides that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned and should be suspended or partially suspended as mentioned in subsection (4)(a), it must give notice to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned—
(a)stating that the person has failed to comply with that code of conduct,
(b)specifying the details of that failure, and
(c)stating that the person [F34is suspended or partially suspended ] for the period, and in the way, which the tribunal has decided.
[F35(9)The effect of a notice given to the standards committee of a relevant authority under subsection (8) is to suspend or partially suspend the person concerned as mentioned in subsection (8)(c).]
(10)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal ] decides that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned and should be disqualified as mentioned in subsection (4)(b), it must give notice to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned—
(c)stating that the person is disqualified for being, or becoming (whether by election or otherwise), a member of that or any other relevant authority for the period which the tribunal has decided.
(11)The effect of a notice given to the standards committee of a relevant authority under subsection (10) is to disqualify the person concerned as mentioned in subsection (10)(c).
(12)A copy of any notice under this section—
[F36(a)must be given to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales,]
(13)Where the person concerned is no longer a member or co-opted member of the relevant authority concerned but is a member or co-opted member of another relevant authority in [F37Wales ]—
(a)a copy of any notice under subsection (2), (7) or (10) must also be given to the standards committee of that other relevant authority,
[F38(b)the reference in subsection (4)(a) to the relevant authority concerned is to be treated as a reference to that other relevant authority,]
(c)the duty to give notice to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned under subsection (8) is to be treated as a duty—
(ii)to give a copy of that notice to the standards committee of the relevant authority concerned,
(d)the reference in subsection (12)(c) to the relevant authority concerned is to be treated as including a reference to that other relevant authority.
(14)A [F33Welsh case tribunal ] must take reasonable steps to inform any person who made any allegation which gave rise to the adjudication of the decision of the [F33Welsh case tribunal] under this section.
(15)Where a [F33Welsh case tribunal] decides under this section that a person has failed to comply with the code of conduct of the relevant authority concerned, that person may appeal to the High Court against that decision, or any other decision under this section which relates to him.
[F39(16)An appeal may not be brought under subsection (15) except with the leave of the High Court.]
F31S. 79 sidenote substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(2), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F32S. 79(A1) inserted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(3), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F33Words in s. 79(1)-(15) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(4), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F34Words in s. 79(8)(c) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(5), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F35S. 79(9) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(6), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F36S. 79(12)(a) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(7), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F37Words in s. 79(13) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(8)(a), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F38S. 79(13)(b) substituted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(8)(b), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
F39S. 79(16) inserted (12.12.2008) by Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 (c. 28), ss. 199(9), 245(5) (with s. 201); S.I. 2008/3110, art. 2(f)
I3S. 79 wholly in force at 28.7.2001; s. 79 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 108; s. 79 in force at 19.12.2000 in relation to England and to police authorities in Wales by S.I. 2000/3335, art. 2; s. 79 in force at 28.7.2001 in so far as not already in force see s. 108(4)-(6)
80 Recommendations by [F40First-tier Tribunal or] case tribunals.E+W
(1)[F41Where the First-tier Tribunal or a case tribunal has adjudicated on any matter under this Act, it] may make recommendations to a relevant authority about any matters relating to—
(2)[F42The tribunal concerned] must send a copy of any recommendations it makes under subsection (1) to the relevant person.
(3)A relevant authority to whom recommendations are made under subsection (1) must consider the recommendations and, within a period of three months beginning with the day on which the recommendations are received, prepare a report for the [F43relevant person] [F43Public Services Ombudsman for Wales] giving details of what action the authority have taken or are proposing to take as a result of the recommendations.
(5)If the [F44relevant person] [F44Public Services Ombudsman for Wales] is not satisfied with the action the relevant authority have taken or propose to take in relation to the recommendations, the [F44relevant person] [F44Public Services Ombudsman for Wales] may require the authority to publish a statement giving details of the recommendations made by the tribunal and of the authority’s reasons for not fully implementing the recommendations.
(6)[F45In this section “the relevant person” means—
(b)[F46the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales] where the relevant authority concerned is in Wales.]
F40Words in s. 80 heading inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 63(a) (with Sch. 5)
F41Words in s. 80(1) substituted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 63(b) (with Sch. 5)
F42Words in s. 80(2) inserted (18.1.2010) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/22), art. 1(1), Sch. 2 para. 63(c) (with Sch. 5)
F43Words in s. 80(3) substituted (31.1.2012 for specified purposes) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 4 para. 47(5); S.I. 2012/57, art. 5(1)(a)(c)(2)(n) (with arts. 6, 8)
F44Words in s. 80(5) substituted (31.1.2012 for specified purposes) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 4 para. 47(6); S.I. 2012/57, art. 5(1)(a)(c)(2)(n) (with arts. 6, 8)
F45S. 80(6) repealed (31.1.2012 for specified purposes) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), s. 240(2), Sch. 4 para. 47(7), Sch. 25 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/57, art. 5(1)(a)(c)(2)(n) (with arts. 6, 8)
F46Words in s. 80(6)(b) substituted (1.4.2006) by Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Act 2005 (c. 10), s. 40, Sch. 4 para. 21; S.I. 2005/2800, art. 5(1)(3) (with transitional provisions in S.I. 2006/362, art. 4)
I4S. 80 wholly in force at 28.7.2001; s. 80 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 108; s. 80 in force at 19.12.2000 in relation to England and to police authorities in Wales by S.I. 2000/3335, art. 2; s. 80 in force at 28.7.2001 in so far as not already in force see s. 108(4)-(6)