The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008

Notice of hearings

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29.—(1) The Tribunal must give each party entitled to attend a hearing reasonable notice of the time and place of the hearing (including any adjourned or postponed hearing) and any changes to the time and place of the hearing.

(2) The period of notice under paragraph (1) must be at least 14 days except that—

(a)in an asylum support case the Tribunal must give at least 1 day's and not more than 5 days' notice; and

(b)the Tribunal may give shorter notice—

(i)with the parties' consent; or

(ii)in urgent or exceptional circumstances.