Refugee Appeal Division Rules (SOR/2012-257)

Marginal note:When decision of single member takes effect

• 51 (1) A decision, other than an interlocutory decision, made by a single Division member takes effect

  • (a) if made in writing, when the member signs and dates the reasons for the decision; and

  • (b) if given orally at a hearing, when the member states the decision and gives the reasons.

• Marginal note:When decision of three-member panel takes effect

  (2) A decision, other than an interlocutory decision, made by a panel of three Division members takes effect

  • (a) if made in writing, when all the members sign and date their reasons for the decision; and

  • (b) if given orally at a hearing, when all the members state their decision and give their reasons.