Policy instruments

Practice directions explain aspects of our appeal process that aren’t covered in our Rules of Procedure or Regulations. They provide guidance to parties and representatives on the actions to take and the order to follow. They may include links to necessary forms.

In exceptional cases, a member may follow a different process than what is set out in a practice direction. If a member does this, they will explain why.

Policies explain the purpose and processes of specific initiatives. They outline responsibilities for the SST and its secretariat. They are flexible instruments that contain mandatory elements.