# The Social Care Wales (Proceedings before Panels) Regulations 2016, Regulation 6: Registration appeals proceedings: when a hearing is not necessary

Extent: E+W

(1) A registration appeal before a registration appeals panel may be determined without a hearing if—
(a) the parties agree in writing that the proceedings may be determined without a hearing, and
(b) the registration appeals panel decides that it is not necessary to hold a hearing.
(2) Where in accordance with paragraph (1) proceedings are determined without a hearing—
(a) the registration appeals panel’s final decision may be made by the chair of the panel;
(b) at any stage during the proceedings the registration appeals panel or the chair of the panel may require a registration appeals hearing to be held.
(3) SCW may by rules make provision about the steps which may or must be taken by the parties or a registration appeals panel to enable the panel to reach a decision as to whether it is necessary to hold a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2016/1100/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-care-wales-proceedings-before-panels-regulations-2016/regulation-6
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