# The Personal and Occupational Pension Schemes (Pensions Ombudsman) (Procedure) Rules 1995, Article 13: Failure of parties to the investigation to attend any hearing


(1) If a party to the investigation fails to attend or be represented at a hearing of which he has been duly notified, the Pensions Ombudsman may—
(a) conduct the hearing and determine the complaint or dispute in the party’s absence;
or
(b) adjourn the hearing.
(2) Before deciding to dispose of any case in the absence of a party, the Pensions Ombudsman shall consider any representations in writing submitted by that party in response to the notice of hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/1053/article/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/personal-and-occupational-pension-schemes-pensions-ombudsman-procedure-rules-1995/article-13
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