# The Life Sentence Commissioners' Rules 2001, Article 12: Adjournment


(1) The Panel may at any time adjourn a hearing by way of direction for any purpose they consider appropriate.
(2) On adjourning any hearing, the Panel shall give such directions as they consider appropriate for ensuring the prompt consideration of the case at a resumed hearing.
(3) In any case where a hearing is adjourned without a resumed hearing date having been fixed by way of a direction given under paragraph (2), the Panel shall give the parties not less than 14 days notice, or such shorter notice to which all parties may consent, of the date, time and place of the resumed hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2001/0337011125/article/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-life-sentence-commissioners-rules-2001/article-12
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