# The Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999, Regulation 23: Requests for hearings

Extent: N.I.

(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3) and (4), a Commissioner may determine any proceedings without a hearing.
(2) Where a request for a hearing is made by any party, the Commissioner shall grant the request unless he is satisfied that the proceedings can properly be determined without a hearing.
(3) Where a Commissioner refuses a request for a hearing, he shall send written notice to the person making the request, either before or at the same time as making his determination or decision.
(4) A Commissioner may, without an application and at any stage, direct a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1999/225/regulation/23 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-commissioners-procedure-regulations-northern-ireland-1999/regulation-23
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