Your rights

Whether you are participating in a face to face, or a virtual Hearing, do you know you have some really important rights?

You have the right to:

• To give your views to the Panel Members – and have them taken into account.
• To provide information that you want the Hearing to consider.
• If you are able to understand it, you have the right to be given all the information that the Hearing has.
• You can bring someone with you to help you discuss things in your Hearing. This can be anyone you choose – for example, a friend, relative, or any trusted person who you feel will support you.
• You can bring a lawyer (solicitor) as well if you wish.
• To have the number of people attending the Hearing (at the same time) to be kept to as few as possible.
• To appeal against the decision made by the Hearing within 21 days from the date of the Hearing.
• To request another Hearing which can take place 3 months after your last Hearing (if your Hearing made or kept a Compulsory Supervision Order in place).