# The Social Security Commissioners (Procedure) (Tax Credits Appeals) Regulations 2002, Regulation 18: Requests for hearings


(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (3), (4) and (5), a Commissioner may determine any proceedings without a hearing.
(2) In appeals against a determination in penalty proceedings, where a request for a hearing is made by the party on whom the penalty has been imposed, a Commissioner shall grant the request.
(3) Where a request for a hearing is made by any party other than as provided by paragraph (2), a Commissioner shall grant the request unless he is satisfied that the proceedings can properly be determined without a hearing.
(4) 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.
(5) A Commissioner may, without an application and at any stage, direct a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/3237/regulation/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-commissioners-procedure-tax-credits-appeals-regulations-2002/regulation-18
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