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Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998)

Rules

The Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa Rules, 2013 as amended

9. Right to Legal Representation

[Rule 9 heading substituted by section 9 of Notice No. 1234, GG43913, dated 20 November 2020]

 

(1) The appellant is entitled to representation at no expense to the Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa.

[Rule 9(1) substituted by section 9(a) of Notice No. 1234, GG43913, dated 20 November 2020]

 

(2) An advocate, a practicing attorney or a candidate attorney with a right of appearance may provide such representation.

 

(3) [Rule 9(3) repealed by section 9(b) of Notice No. 1234, GG43913, dated 20 November 2020]

 

(4) Representation referred to in Rule 9(2) must be duly authorized by the Appellant by way of a Power of Attorney as prescribed in Form RAA(02).

[Rule 9(4) substituted by section 9(c) of Notice No. 1234, GG43913, dated 20 November 2020]