# The Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008, Article 38: Hearings in a party's absence


If a party fails to attend a hearing, the Upper Tribunal may proceed with the hearing if the Upper Tribunal—
(a) is satisfied that the party has been notified of the hearing or that reasonable steps have been taken to notify the party of the hearing; and
(b) considers that it is in the interests of justice to proceed with the hearing.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2698/article/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-upper-tribunal-rules-2008/article-38
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