Traffic commissioners: case management
Sets out the way in which traffic commissioners, and staff delegated to act on their behalf, approach the management of casework.
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The Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain issues guidance and directions under section 4C(1) of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 (as amended).
This guidance explains how the Senior Traffic Commissioner believes that traffic commissioners should interpret the law in relation to case management.
The directions are addressed to the traffic commissioners in respect of the approach to be taken by staff acting on behalf of individual traffic commissioners. They dictate the operation of delegated functions in relation to case management.
This document replaces the previous version dated January 2017.
Last updated 11 April 2022 + show all updates
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Publication of consultation draft to incorporate changes bought about by The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/senior-traffic-commissioners-statutory-documents-2022-revisions
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Link 2021/045 West Midlands Machinery Services Ltd and inclusion of annex on Virtual/hybrid hearings
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Clarification of Statutory Document status and rights of audience to assist document users
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Expanded guidance around notice for cases where a hearing proceeds after all parties called waive their right. Reference to recent UT decision noting benefits of preliminary hearings.
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Reflecting legal changes.
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Adding HTML version for accessibility purposes.
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Document updated.
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First published.