# The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (General Regulatory Chamber) Rules 2009, Article 32: Decision with or without a hearing


(1) Subject to paragraphs (1A), (2) and (3), 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.
(1A) The Tribunal may dispose of an application under rule 25A (application for an authorised costs order) without a hearing if the Tribunal is satisfied that it can properly determine the issues without a hearing.
(2) This rule does not apply to a decision under Part 4 (correcting, setting aside, reviewing and appealing Tribunal decisions).
(3) The Tribunal may in any event dispose of proceedings without a hearing under rule 8 (striking out a party's case).
(4) Notwithstanding any other provision 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/2009/1976/article/32 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-first-tier-tribunal-general-regulatory-chamber-rules-2009/article-32
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