# The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, Article 8: Substitution and addition of parties


(1) The Tribunal may give a direction substituting a party 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2604/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-first-tier-tribunal-immigration-and-asylum-chamber-rules-2014/article-8
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