# The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, Rule 27: Initial consideration

Extent: E+W+S

(1) As soon as possible after the acceptance of the response or reply, the Tribunal must consider all of the documents held by it in relation to the claim, to confirm whether there are arguable complaints and defences within its jurisdiction (and for that purpose may order any party to provide further information).
(2) Unless paragraph (3) applies, the Tribunal conducting initial consideration of the claim may propose judicial mediation or other forms of dispute resolution.
(3) This paragraph applies where—
(a) notice is given under rule 28 (dismissal of claim) or 29 (dismissal of response or reply), or
(b) the Tribunal has already made a case management order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1155/rule/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/employment-tribunal-procedure-rules-2024/rule-27
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