Article 8 Substitution and addition of parties

(1)

The Tribunal may give a direction substituting a F1party if—

(a)

the wrong person has been named as a party; or

(b)

the substitution has become necessary because of a change in circumstances since the start of proceedings.

(2)

The Tribunal may give a direction adding a person to the proceedings as a respondent.

(3)

The UNHCR may give notice to the Tribunal that they wish to participate in any proceedings where the appellant has made an asylum claim and on giving such notice becomes a party to the proceedings.

(4)

If—

(a)

the Tribunal gives a direction under paragraph (1) or (2); or

(b)

the UNHCR gives notice to the Tribunal under paragraph (3),

the Tribunal may give such consequential directions as it considers appropriate.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in rule 8(1) substituted (6.4.2022) by The Tribunal Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2022 (S.I. 2022/312), rules 1, 2(4)