Rule 14 Amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008

in paragraph (1), for “paragraph (2)” substitute “paragraphs (2) and (3)”;

after paragraph (2), insert—

“(3)

In immigration judicial review proceedings, the Upper Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings.

(4)

Paragraph (3) does not affect the power of the Upper Tribunal to—

(a)

strike out a party’s case, pursuant to rule 8(1)(b) or 8(2);

(b)

consent to withdrawal, pursuant to rule 17;

(c)

determine an application for permission to bring judicial review proceedings, pursuant to rule 30; or

(d)

make a consent order disposing of proceedings, pursuant to rule 39,

without a hearing.”