Rule 16 Amendments to the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008

In rule 40 (decisions), after paragraph (1), insert—

“(1A)

Subject to paragraph (1B), in immigration judicial review proceedings, a decision which disposes of proceedings shall be given at a hearing.

(1B)

Paragraph (1A) 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.”