# Redress procedures, suspension and withdrawal

## Redress procedures

This part refers to Article 72 of the Regulation.

Any person entitled to apply for an ECS and demonstrating a legitimate interest may challenge any decision given by the issuing authority before a judicial authority in the Member State of the issuing authority in accordance with the law of that State.

If the authority that is seised confirms that the ECS is not accurate, the competent judicial authority will rectify, modify or withdraw the ECS or ensure that the issuing authority re-examines the file and gives another decision.

## Suspension of the effects of the ECS

This part refers to Article 73 of the Regulation.

The effects of the Certificate may be suspended by:

- The issuing authority, at the request of any person demonstrating a legitimate interest, pending a modification or withdrawal of the Certificate pursuant to Article 71.

- The judicial authority, at the request of any person entitled to challenge a decision taken by the issuing authority.

Effects of the suspension

The issuing authority or judicial authority shall without delay inform all persons to whom certified copies of the Certificate have been issued.

During the suspension of the effects of the Certificate no further certified copies of the Certificate may be issued.

## Withdrawal of the ECS

At the request of any person demonstrating a legitimate interest, the issuing authority, or any other competent authority if it has ceased its professional activity, will establish a dated, signed document testifying to the withdrawal of the ECS.