PART VIIGENERAL RULES
Power to decide case without a hearing58
1
Except as otherwise provided for in the Act, this rule applies where–
a
the relevant persons agree in writing;
b
the Tribunal considers that having regard to the nature of the issues raised in the case, sufficient evidence is available to enable it come to a decision; and
c
to do so will not, in the view of the Tribunal, be contrary to the interests of the patient.
2
Subject to paragraph (3), the Tribunal may decide the case without a hearing.
3
Before making a decision under paragraph (2), the Tribunal must consider any representations in writing submitted by relevant persons.