Article 27 Decision with or without a hearing

(1)

Subject to the following paragraphs, the Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings unless—

(a)

each party has consented to, or has not objected to, the matter being decided without a hearing; and

(b)

the Tribunal considers that it is able to decide the matter without a hearing.

(2)

This rule does not apply to decisions under Part 4.

(3)

The Tribunal may in any event dispose of proceedings without a hearing under rule 8 (striking out a party's case).

(4)

In a criminal injuries compensation case—

(a)

the Tribunal may make a decision which disposes of proceedings without a hearing; and

(b)

subject to paragraph (5), if the Tribunal makes a decision which disposes of proceedings without a hearing, any party may make a written application to the Tribunal for the decision to be reconsidered at a hearing.

(5)

An application under paragraph (4)(b) may not be made in relation to a decision—

(a)

not to extend a time limit;

(b)

not to set aside a previous decision;

(c)

not to allow an appeal against a decision not to extend a time limit; or

(d)

not to allow an appeal against a decision not to reopen a case.

(6)

An application under paragraph (4)(b) must be received within 1 month after the date on which the Tribunal sent notice of the decision to the party making the application.