Article 29 Determination with or without a hearing
(1)
Subject to rule 26(6) (determination of a Default Paper case without a hearing) and the following paragraphs in this rule, the Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, unless—
(a)
each party has consented 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 (correcting, setting aside, reviewing and appealing Tribunal decisions).
(3)
The Tribunal may dispose of proceedings, or a part of proceedings, without a hearing under rule 8 (striking out a party's case).