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

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Hearings in a party's absence

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31.  If a party fails to attend a hearing the Tribunal may proceed with the hearing if the 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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