21.   Under the bill, HMOs must provide for an internal appeals procedure overseen by health care professionals who are employees of the plan.

22.   But it must deposit a check for the full amount with the court within three days as a guarantee until the appeal procedure is completed, ANA said.

23.   Despite his ruling, the judge said he was not imprisoning Cho until the appeals procedure is completed.

24.   He had been through the appeals procedure, but was turned down at each stage, the Home Office spokeswoman said.

25.   However cases can last for years because of automatic appeal procedures.

26.   However, cases can last for years because of automatic appeal procedures.

27.   Sources said progress was made in resolving such issues as rights of the accused, appeal procedures and in adapting various legal systems which differ widely throughout the world.

28.   The appeals procedure could take up to a year.

29.   The appeal procedure to overturn the regional court ruling could last up to three years.

30.   The justices noted the administrative appeal procedure is informal and many people are not represented by lawyers.