# The Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024, Rule 47: Non-attendance

Extent: E+W+S

If a party fails to attend or to be represented at a hearing, the Tribunal may dismiss the claim or proceed with the hearing in the absence of that party. Before doing so, it must consider any information which is available to it, after any enquiries that may be practicable, about the reasons for the party’s absence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/1155/rule/47 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/employment-tribunal-procedure-rules-2024/rule-47
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