# Protection of Children Act Tribunal Regulations 2000, Regulation 27: Procedure at the hearing


(1) The Tribunal may regulate its own procedure.
(2) At the beginning of the hearing the chairman must explain the order of proceedings which the Tribunal proposes to adopt.
(3) The parties may be represented or assisted at the hearing by any person.
(4) If either party fails to attend or be represented at the hearing, the Tribunal may hear and determine the case in that party’s absence.
(5) The Tribunal may from time to time adjourn the hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2619/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-children-act-tribunal-regulations-2000/regulation-27
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