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Dear all

Have any of you managed to implement an appeals process for your ethics
committee (as referred to in the ESRC RGF)? 

I have been struggling with this for some time.  The major problem as I see
it is that our University REC is a working committee and deals routinely
with higher risk/impact research.  Therefore, it can't be used to handle
appeals and there is no other body within the University that has the
appropriate blend of expertise and seniority.

I have approached our local NHS REC with a request that they consider
allowing us to invite two or more of their members on to an appeals panel
and am awaiting a response.

Any potential solutions gratefully received!

Nick Curry
University of Ulster