# The Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) (Child Trust Funds) Regulations 2005, Regulation 20: Requests for hearings


(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (5), a Commissioner may determine any proceedings without a hearing.
(2) In the case of a penalty appeal, where a request for a hearing is made by the party on whom the penalty has been imposed, a Commissioner shall grant the request.
(3) Where a request for a hearing is made by any party other than as provided by paragraph (2), a Commissioner shall grant the request unless he is satisfied that the proceedings can properly be determined without a hearing.
(4) Where a Commissioner refuses a request for a hearing, he shall send written notice to the person making the request, either before or at the same time as making his determination or decision.
(5) A Commissioner may, without an application and at any stage, direct a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2005/0110722132/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-social-security-commissioners-procedure-child-trust-funds-regulations-2005/regulation-20
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