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Appendix A: D2023/002296
Review Case Plan – Reviews and Investigations The purpose of the review case plan – Reviews and Investigations is to:
• ensure that al relevant procedural fairness steps are taken in a timely manner at the appropriate stage of the IC review process
• prevent unnecessary delays by ensuring procedural issues are addressed when they arise
• increase efficiency and prevent replication by giving staff the tools to build on the work done and knowledge gained by their col eagues at each stage of the case management process and
• provide confidence to staff and the Executive that matters al ocated to the Significant Decisions Team are ready for a decision. Review advisers in the Reviews and Investigations Team should complete the review case plan prior to transferring the matter to the Significant Decisions Team. Use of the attachments for planning and review The review case plan – Reviews and Investigations includes 2 attachments:
• Attachment A – Documents at issue – is a list of the documents at issue and the exemptions that apply to each
• Attachment B –Further information required – is a matrix setting out what further information is required in relation to each issue.
• The purpose of these tools is to identify information gaps and plan the strategy for finalising the review. While the review case plan requires that
Review Advisers ensure the attachments are completed prior to transfer, Review Advisers in the Reviews and Investigations Team should ideally ensure the attachments are completed upon allocation and updated over the course of the IC review.