# The Court of Protection Rules 2007, Rule 171: Dealing with appeals


(1) The court may deal with an appeal or any part of an appeal at a hearing or without a hearing.
(2) In considering whether it is necessary to hold a hearing, the court shall have regard to the matters set out in rule 84(3).
(Rule 89 provides for reconsideration of orders made without a hearing or without notice to a person.)

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1744/rule/171 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2007/rule-171
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