Article 25 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).