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How exporters should go about appealing against the refusal of a licence application.
Exporters whose applications for Standard Individual Export Licences (SIELs) have been refused have the right to appeal which they must do so in writing within 28 days of the refusal letter.
Appeals are reviewed to assess whether the appellant has submitted new information which was not available at the time of the original refusal decision and which could materially affect the decision to refuse. We will consider requests from exporters for meetings to discuss an appeal, but this would normally only occur if it is not possible for the exporter to present his appeal in writing.
If a meeting is arranged, the exporter will present his case including any additional information not already provided. The departmental representative(s) would then be able to elucidate issues related to the appeal. This might include a request for written clarification. A record of the meeting may be circulated, as appropriate, to advisory departments. A decision as to whether to refuse or uphold an appeal will not be taken at this meeting but will follow circulation of the appeal to other departments.
Appeals may be circulated to advisory departments, depending on whether new information has been provided, or it is felt that their advice is required. They also go to those departments who provided recommendations on the original application. In each case the appeal will be considered by an official who was not involved in the original case; he/she will also be senior to the original official.
Exporters should bear in mind that the Government's targets for processing appeals are as follows:
The target does not apply to appeals concerning destinations subject to UN sanctions.
Information about ECO's performance against these targets can be found on the Export Performance Reports and Statistics page.
All appeals should be addressed to:
Appeals SectionIf you have any questions about the appeals process please contact the ECO.
Export Control Organisation
Updated: 2 April 2009
