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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/coal-mining-subsidence-arbitration-schemes-regulations-1994/schedule-2/paragraph-8",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/coal-mining-subsidence-arbitration-schemes-regulations-1994/schedule-2/paragraph-8.json",
  "legislation": "uksi/1994/2566",
  "legislation_title": "The Coal Mining Subsidence (Arbitration Schemes) Regulations 1994",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/coal-mining-subsidence-arbitration-schemes-regulations-1994",
  "path": "schedule/2/paragraph/8",
  "kind": "paragraph",
  "number": "8",
  "heading": "Directions as to further conduct of arbitration",
  "text": "(1) Within 28 days commencing with the completion of the procedure described in paragraphs 4 to 7 the arbitrator shall invite the parties to make representations to him concerning the further conduct of the arbitration either in writing or at a meeting convened by the arbitrator at a place which is reasonably convenient for each party.\n(2) Within 14 days of the making of representations in accordance with sub-paragraph (1) above the arbitrator shall give directions to the parties as to the further conduct of the arbitration.\n(3) Without prejudice to the generality of sub-paragraph (2) above, the directions which may be made under that sub-paragraph may include a direction—\n(a) that an inspection of any premises the subject of the dispute take place;\n(b) convening an oral hearing of the parties;\n(c) that, in the interests of the expeditious determination of the claim—\n(i) a particular issue be determined by the arbitrator before other issues; or\n(ii) that particular steps be taken by one or both parties;\n(d) that a party to the arbitration provide such further documents, information or other evidence as may be specified;\n(e) that a party to the arbitration provide security for costs.\n(4) If any direction by the arbitrator under this paragraph is not complied with he may proceed with the arbitration on the assumption that compliance with the direction would not have favoured the party in default.",
  "extent": null,
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/2566/schedule/2/paragraph/8",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T13:25:15.890206+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}