In plain English
This refers to facts or material that back up what is said in an appeal. Its purpose is to help show that the appeal's reasons or claims are accurate or well founded.
In context
Here, "Supporting evidence" means the information or material added to help show that the reasons or claims in the appeal are true or justified.
- Situation
- Reporting content, appealing decisions, reading restrictions, and using safety controls
- What it communicates
- section for adding material that supports an appeal.
Meaning limits
The term itself does not establish that the material is sufficient or that the appeal will be decided in a particular way.
Examples
“The neighbour's written statement counted as supporting evidence for her appeal, but her own suspicion did not.”
“She attached hospital records as supporting evidence when she appealed the decision.”