Paragraph 5.11 Submissions in writing and disposal without a hearing

(1)

If a petition is admissible, the Board will consider whether or not special leave to appeal should be granted and may—

(a)

refuse special leave at that stage without a hearing; or

(b)

invite any or all of the parties to lodge submissions in writing on such matters connected with the petition as may be specified.

(2)

Parties invited to lodge submissions will be informed of the date by which they may do so. Five copies should be lodged by that date. The Registry should be informed by the same date if no such submissions are to be made.

(3)

Having considered the written submissions of the parties, the Board may either grant or refuse special leave to appeal without a hearing, and parties will be notified of that result.

(4)

At any stage the Board may direct that the petition be referred for an oral hearing.