(This note is not part of the Rules)
M1Part 1 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (c.15) establishes a new tribunal structure comprising the First-tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal. Appeal functions of existing tribunals are being transferred to this structure and assigned to chambers within the new tribunals. These Rules govern the practice and procedure to be followed in the First-tier Tribunal in proceedings which have been allocated to the General Regulatory Chamber by the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2008 .
Part 1 contains provisions for interpreting and applying the Rules and sets out the overriding objective of the Rules.
Part 2 contains general powers and provisions including the Tribunal's case management powers, the giving of directions, the power to strike out a party's case, the service of documents and rules about representatives, evidence, submissions, witnesses and costs.
Part 3 contains provisions relating to starting proceedings and procedure up to and including the making and notification of Tribunal decisions.
Part 4 deals with correcting, setting aside, reviewing and appealing Tribunal decisions.