You appeal may not be accepted if you launch it
more than one calendar month after the date on your decision
letter.
The Appeals Service can
only accept a late appeal if there are special circumstances that
caused the delay. For example, a serious illness, absence abroad or
postal strike.
You should include an explanation of why you could not appeal
within one month on your appeal form or letter.
A legally qualified Appeals Service member will look at the reasons
you have given for your late appeal and will decide if it can be
accepted.
They will look at the following factors:
- Whether there were special circumstances for the
delay
- The length of time since you received our decision
- Whether it is in the interests of justice that your appeal is
accepted
- Whether your appeal is reasonably likely to succeed
The Appeals Service cannot accept a late appeal if the only reason
is that you misunderstood the law or interpretation of the law has
changed since the decision was made.
Your appeal cannot also be accepted if you appeal 13 months or more
after the date on your decision letter.
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