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Banning: Ban ordered by court

72Appeals to High Court

  1. Any person who had a right to appear and be heard in any proceedings under section 69 may appeal to the High Court if the District Court—

  2. has made or refused to make an order under that section; or
    1. has otherwise finally determined or has dismissed the proceedings.

      1. An appeal under this section must be made within—

      2. 20 working days after the making of the order or decision; or
        1. any further time that the High Court may allow on application made before or after the expiration of that period.

          1. In determining an appeal, the High Court may—

          2. make any order that the District Court may make under sections 69 and 71; or
            1. cancel an order made by the District Court; or
              1. vary any term or condition of an order made by the District Court.

                1. The High Court's decision in the determination of an appeal is final.

                2. To avoid doubt, nothing in this section affects the right of any person to apply, in accordance with law, for judicial review.

                Notes
                • Section 72(1): amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
                • Section 72(3)(a): amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
                • Section 72(3)(b): amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).
                • Section 72(3)(c): amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).