The Care Tribunal Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005

Withdrawal of proceedings or opposition to proceedings

34.—(1) If the applicant at any time notifies the Care Tribunal in writing, or states at a hearing, that he no longer wishes to pursue the proceedings, the Chairman (or at the hearing, the Care Tribunal) must dismiss the proceedings, and may, subject to regulation 25(2) and (3) make a costs order.

(2) If the respondent notifies the Care Tribunal in writing, or states at a hearing, that he does not oppose or no longer opposes the proceedings, the Chairman (or at the hearing, the Care Tribunal) –

(a) must without delay determine the case or, as the case may be, the application for leave in the applicant’s favour;

(b) subject to regulation 25 may make a costs order; and

(c) must consider making one.