# The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Social Security Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2018, Paragraph 27: Hearings in a party’s absence


If a party fails to attend a hearing the First-tier Tribunal may proceed with the hearing if the Tribunal—
(a) is satisfied that the party has been notified of the hearing or that reasonable steps have been taken to notify the party of the hearing; and
(b) considers that it is in the interests of justice to proceed with the hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2018/273/schedule/paragraph/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/first-tier-tribunal-for-scotland-social-security-chamber-procedure-regulations-2018/schedule/paragraph-27
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