The Immigration and Asylum Appeals (Procedure) Rules 2003

Hearing of appeal

12.  Every appeal must be considered at a hearing before an adjudicator, except where—

(a)the appeal—

(i)lapses pursuant to section 99 of the 2002 Act;

(ii)is treated as abandoned pursuant to section 104(4) of the 2002 Act;

(iii)is treated as finally determined pursuant to section 104(5) of the 2002 Act; or

(iv)is withdrawn by the appellant in accordance with rule 42; or

(b)a provision of these Rules or of any other enactment permits or requires an adjudicator to dispose of an appeal without a hearing.