Iwona Juszczak v Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors
[2024] UKFTT 724 (GRC)
David Waddle v Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors
2 August 2024
[2024] UKFTT 721 (GRC)
First-tier Tribunal
Mr. Waddell appealed a driving instructor decision but didn't provide the necessary paperwork, despite being told multiple times to do so. Because he didn't follow the rules, his appeal was dismissed.
Key Facts
- •David Waddell appealed a decision by the Registrar of Approved Driving Instructors.
- •The appeal was deemed incomplete because Waddell failed to provide a copy of the Registrar's decision.
- •Waddell was given multiple opportunities to comply with Rule 22(3) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009.
- •Waddell's remedy sought was a third trainee license to provide paid driving tuition.
- •Waddell cited wedding preparations and test date unavailability as reasons for non-compliance.
Legal Principles
Failure to comply with Rule 22(3) of the Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009, which requires providing a copy of the decision being appealed, can lead to the appeal being struck out.
Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009
An appeal can be struck out under Rule 8(3)(a) of the Rules for non-compliance with procedural rules, especially after warnings have been issued.
Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009
Outcomes
The appeal was struck out.
The Appellant failed to comply with Rule 22(3) of the Rules by not providing a copy of the decision he was appealing, despite being given multiple warnings.
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