The Social Care Wales (Proceedings before Panels) Regulations 2016

Interim orders proceedings: when a hearing is not necessary

30.—(1) Interim orders proceedings may be determined by an interim orders panel without a hearing if—

(a) the parties agree in writing that the proceedings may be determined without a hearing,

(b) the parties agree in writing to the interim order which is to be made by the panel, or (in a case where the panel is considering the review of an interim order) to the decision specified in section 147(1)(b) to (e) of the Act which is to be made by the panel, including—

(i) the period for which the interim order is to have effect, and

(ii) in the case of an interim conditional registration order, the conditions to be imposed on the registered person’s registration with SCW,

(c) a statement of agreed facts is made in writing by—

(i) SCW,

(ii) the registered person, and

(iii) the panel, and

(d) the panel decides that it is not necessary to hold a hearing.

(2) Where in accordance with paragraph (1) proceedings are to be determined without a hearing—

(a) an interim order may be made or confirmed by the chair of the panel;

(b) at any stage during the proceedings the panel or the chair of the panel may require a hearing to be held.

(3) SCW may by rules make provision about the steps which may or must be taken by the parties or an interim orders panel to enable the panel to reach a decision as to whether it is necessary to hold an interim orders hearing.