Appeal mechanism
There is a statutory appeal mechanism to a PAT against either the finding or outcome of a misconduct hearing on the basis that the finding or action was unreasonable, that there is new evidence or that there was a breach of procedure. Appeals arising from misconduct meetings are heard internally.
The composition of a PAT is as follows:
A PAT can dismiss the appeal, remit the matter to be determined at a fresh hearing, or reinstate the officer.