Order postponing giving copy of decision
157 Order postponing giving copy of decision
The tribunal may, by order (a postponement order), postpone notifying, and giving a copy of its decision to, a particular person under section 156.
The tribunal may make a postponement order only if the tribunal is satisfied, on reasonable grounds, that making the order is necessary to avoid—
serious harm to a person; or
the effect of the decision being defeated.
A postponement order has effect for the period specified in the order.
The maximum period that may be specified in a postponement order is 14 days.
A postponement order may be renewed, but only if the tribunal is satisfied there are exceptional circumstances justifying the renewal.
This Act’s bill:Explanatory memorandum
The statute text is free to read above. View subscription options to unlock the case-law research tools for each provision.