Appeal a call up to the reserve forces
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APPEAL A CALL UP TO THE RESERVE FORCES Skip contents CONTENTS * Overview * Appeal to the tribunal * After you send your application * What happens at the hearing * If you're unhappy
with the decision * Legislation OVERVIEW You can appeal to the Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals (RFAT) if: * you’re in the UK reserve forces and your request for exemption from service has
been turned down * you employ a reservist and your request for their exemption from service has been turned down The tribunal must receive your appeal within 5 days of you receiving the
decision (‘determination’) letter or your application may be rejected. If you’re going to miss the deadline and have a valid reason, say why when you appeal. Extensions are only granted in
exceptional circumstances. The tribunal is independent of government. A judge will listen to both sides of the argument before making a decision. HELP YOU CAN GET Contact RFAT or your legal
representative if you have any questions about appealing. RFAT cannot give you legal advice. Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals [email protected] Telephone: 0161 833 6100 Monday to Friday,
9am to 5pm Find out about call charges You may want to get legal advice before you appeal. Next : Appeal to the tribunal View a printable version of the whole guide