# The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Social Security Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2018, Paragraph 23: Decision with or without a hearing


(1) Subject to the following paragraphs of this rule, the First-tier Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings unless—
(a) the views of all parties have been sought and no party has objected to the matter being decided without a hearing; and
(b) the First-tier Tribunal considers that it is able to decide the matter without a hearing.
(2) This rule does not apply to decisions under Part 4 of these Rules (correcting, reviewing and appealing decisions of the First-tier Tribunal).
(3) The First-tier Tribunal may dispose of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, under rule 7 (dismissal of a party’s case) without a hearing.
(4) Where the First-tier Tribunal considers that the conditions set out in paragraph (1) are met, the Tribunal must proceed to determine the case without a hearing.
(5) A case determined in accordance with paragraph (4) is to be known as a “paper case.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/273/schedule/paragraph/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/first-tier-tribunal-for-scotland-social-security-chamber-procedure-regulations-2018/schedule/paragraph-23
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