# The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (Appeals and Amendment) Rules 2011, Rule 21: Decision with or without a hearing

Extent: E+W

(1) The Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings unless—
(a) each party has consented to the matter being determined without a hearing; and
(b) the Tribunal is satisfied that it can properly determine the issues without a hearing.
(2) Despite anything to the contrary in these Rules, if the Tribunal holds a hearing to consider a preliminary issue, and following the disposal of that preliminary issue no further issue remains to be determined, the Tribunal may dispose of the proceedings without holding any further hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/2346/rule/21 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/solicitors-disciplinary-tribunal-appeals-and-amendment-rules-2011/rule-21
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