Appeals and representations
In certain circumstances the Human Tissue Act 2004 makes provision for a Licence Holder or Designated Individual to make representations and appeals to the Human Tissue Authority against a licensing decision. This section provides more information about this process.
The entitlement to make formal Representations against licensing decisions ensures that licensing decisions are subject to general principles of due process, proportionality and transparency. If a formal Representation fails to lead to a satisfactory resolution, reconsideration of the decision may be undertaken by an Appeals Committee. Similarly, if following a decision by an Appeals Committee the licence holder or designated individual considers that there is a point of law that has not being satisfactorily resolved an appeal may be made to the High Court. The right to make Representations and Appeals are laid out in section 19 of the Human Tissue Act