Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Act 2024

Appeal from decision (other than decision under section 73) of Medical Council

74. (1) A person who is aggrieved by a final decision under section 68 (12), 71 (5) or 72 (5) may, not later than 21 days after the person received notice of the decision, appeal to the High Court against the decision.

(2) The High Court may, on the hearing of an appeal under subsection (1) by a person, consider any evidence adduced or argument made, whether adduced or made to the Council.

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

(a) either—

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

(ii) cancel that decision and replace it with such other decision as the High Court considers appropriate,

and

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

(4) An appeal shall lie from a decision of the High Court in respect of an appeal under this section to the Court of Appeal on a point of law only.