Any decision to refuse or withdraw clearance from an individual already employed within the aviation industry will be accompanied by information on how that individual can appeal that decision and the time scales.
The appeals process will involve an arbiter having access to all the material available to the original decision maker. The arbiter will operate as transparently as possible, within the bounds of national security and third party confidentiality.
Appeals will follow natural justice principles so individuals who consider appeals will have had no prior involvement in the case; in particular they will not have participated in the initial decision to refuse or withdraw clearance, nor will they have discussed any aspects of the case with those who participated in the original decision making.
The appeals process should take no more than 28 working days from the point the appeal is received by the CAA.