Part G:
9.17. Applications will only proceed to an Investigatory Hearing of the National Court( and the Application Fee returned) where the National Court is fully satisfied that any reasonable tribunal properly advised would have considered it appropriate to refer the issue to the National Court and that the holding of an investigatory Hearing would clearly be in the best interests of the sport.
9.18. If an application is considered by the National Court to satisfy the above criteria then a Hearing into the issue will be arranged under a National Court Chair who shall be legally qualified. For the avoidance of doubt it should be noted that an application under this Part 2 shall not in any way determine the substance of the issue itself which shall be reserved to any Investigatory Hearing.
9.19. Any Decision to hold an Investigatory Hearing under this Part 2 should not be taken by any party as any indication as to the possible findings and outcome of that Hearing.
9.20. If an application is considered by the National Court to be frivolous or vexatious, the National Court may make an order for costs in favour of the ASN on an indemnity basis.
9.21. The National Court has discretion as to the procedure it adopts for the purposes of any Investigatory Hearing under this Part 2.
10. Arbitration
Part H:
10.1. The National Court is empowered at its sole discretion to provide binding Arbitration between Competitors, Clubs and other ASN Recognised bodies, and one another on any matter directly connected with Motor Sport. This arbitration can be requested by those concerned or initiated by the ASN but may only proceed with the consent of all parties. Liability for the costs of the arbitration may be ordered by the Court which is also empowered to make such Order in respect of the terms of the Arbitration as they think fit. Any party requesting arbitration must pay a non-refundable fee as detailed in Ch. 1 App.
11. Ancillary Matters 11.1. Effect of Giving Notice of Appeal.
11.2. The lodging of an Appeal against a Decision of the Clerk of the Course, or the giving of Notice of Intention to Appeal against a Decision of the Stewards of the Event does not suspend any penalty that may have been applied or endorsed, during the Event out of which the Decision has arisen.
11.3. After the conclusion of the Event out of which a Decision has arisen, if Notice of Intention to Appeal against a Stewards’ Decision has been given, the operation of any sentence or Decision will be suspended until the disposal of the Appeal by the National Court. If a sentence of Suspension is upheld, the Competitor concerned will be Disqualified from the results of any Competition competed in while pending the Hearing of the Appeal. In coming to a judgement, the National Court can take into account any benefit the Appellant may have gained through appealing.
11.4. Costs In giving a Decision the National Court can award costs to cover its own expenses, together with those incurred by the ASN. These may exclude the expenses incurred by the individual parties. Any costs incurred in bringing or responding to an action before the National Court, except those of the ASN, must be borne by the party incurring the cost. Exceptionally in the case of an Investigatory Hearing under Part E the Court may order the payment of costs against but not in favour of an individual.
12. Payment of Costs and Fines
12.1. Fines or Costs must be paid within 7 days of being imposed. Any delay in making payment shall result in suspension of Licence for the period during which the amount remains unpaid beyond the period of 7 days.
13. Liability to Pay Fine and / or Costs. 13.1. Where an Entrant is responsible for the payment of any fine and / or costs, then in the Event of nonpayment,
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