Powers of court on appeal

In force

(1)

In deciding an appeal, the court—

(a)

has the same powers as the issuing authority in making the internal review decision appealed against; and

(b)

is not bound by the rules of evidence; and

(c)

must comply with natural justice.

(2)

An appeal is by way of rehearing.

(3)

The court may—

(a)

confirm the internal review decision; or

(b)

set aside the internal review decision and substitute another decision; or

(c)

set aside the internal review decision and return the matter to the issuing authority with directions the court considers appropriate.

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