The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (FtTfS) is a first-instance general

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. It was created by the

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, which aimed to create a simplified structure for tribunals in Scotland, amalgamating the functions of several tribunals into one. The

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, as head of the judiciary in Scotland, is responsible for the First-Tier Tribunal for Scotland. Some of the Lord President's functions in relation to tribunals have been delegated to the

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, currently Lady Wise. It is administered by the

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Chambers and Jurisdiction

The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland currently (as of 2023) consists of six chambers, each with a Chamber President:

Future planned jurisdiction

As of 2023, is planned that the Health and Education chamber will inherit the jurisdictions of the NHS National Appeal Panel for Entry to the Pharmaceutical Lists and the NHS Tribunal for Scotland in the future.

Relation with the UK-wide First-tier Tribunal

The UK-wide

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exercises many similar functions to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland, although the two are entirely separate. Decisions made by

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bodies are only by heard by the UK-wide FTT, for instance benefits awarded by the

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, whilst decisions made by Scottish Government bodies are only heard by the FtTfS.

Appeal

Decisions of the various chambers of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland may be made to the Upper Tribunal for Scotland."Upper Tribunal for Scotland
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References

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