# The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Chamber) Rules 2008, 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).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2686/article/25 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-first-tier-tribunal-war-pensions-and-armed-forces-compensation-chamber-rules-2008/article-25
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