Nurses and Midwives Act 2011

Appeal to Court against Board’s decision under section 85 (2)(a).

86.— (1) A body the subject of a decision made by the Board under section 85 (2)(a) may, not later than 21 days after the body received notice of the decision under section 85 (4), appeal to the Court against the decision.

(2) The Court may, on the hearing of an appeal under subsection (1) by a body, consider any evidence adduced or argument made, whether or not adduced or made to the Board.

(3) The Court may, on the hearing of an appeal under subsection (1) by a body—

(a) either—

(i) confirm the decision the subject of the appeal, or

(ii) quash that decision and substitute such other decision as the Court considers appropriate,

and

(b) give the Board such direction as the Court considers appropriate and direct how the costs of the appeal are to be borne.

(4) The Board shall, on complying with any direction given by the Court under subsection (3), give notice in writing to the body concerned of the Board’s compliance with the direction.