# The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008, Article 34: Decision with or without a hearing


(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Upper Tribunal may make any decision without a hearing.
(2) The Upper Tribunal must have regard to any view expressed by a party when deciding whether to hold a hearing to consider any matter, and the form of any such hearing.
(3) In immigration judicial review proceedings, the Upper Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings.
(4) Paragraph (3) does not affect the power of the Upper Tribunal to—
(a) strike out a party’s case, pursuant to rule 8(1)(b) or 8(2);
(b) consent to withdrawal, pursuant to rule 17;
(c) determine an application for permission to bring judicial review proceedings, pursuant to rule 30; or
(d) make a consent order disposing of proceedings, pursuant to rule 39,
without a hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2698/article/34 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-rules-2008/article-34
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