Article 14 Directions fixing the time and place of the hearing of the appeal
(1)
Unless the parties otherwise agree or the Tribunal otherwise directs, the secretary will give the parties not less than 28 days notice of the time and place of the hearing of the appeal fixed in accordance with a direction under rule 12(b).
(2)
Before making a direction under rule 12(b) to fix the time and place of a hearing, the Tribunal must consider—
(a)
whether the appeal should be dealt with as a matter of urgency; and
(b)
the convenience and the ability of the appellant attending a hearing which is to be heard as a matter of urgency at shorter notice.