Two people appealed a decision about a charity. They changed their minds about the appeal twice. The judge let them drop the appeal and didn't make them pay any extra money.
Key Facts
- •Asif Jawaid and Samina Yasmin Jawaid appealed Charity Commission orders.
- •Both appellants withdrew their appeals twice.
- •Appeals were reinstated on 1 July 2023.
- •Appellants withdrew appeals again on 1 September 2023 (Samina) and 4 September 2023 (Asif).
- •Asif Jawaid appeared at the hearing but wished to continue his appeal; this was deemed impermissible.
- •Samina Jawaid did not appear.
- •The Respondent (Charity Commission) did not oppose the withdrawal and did not seek costs.
Legal Principles
A party may withdraw their case with the Tribunal's consent.
Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2019
Orders made under section 181 of the Charities Act 2011 are subject to application for removal.
Charities Act 2011
Outcomes
Both appeals were withdrawn.
The Tribunal consented to the withdrawal given the circumstances, including previous withdrawals and reinstatement.
No order was made as to costs.
The Respondent did not seek costs.