The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Health and Education Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2017 No. 366

SCHEDULE THE FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL FOR SCOTLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATION CHAMBER RULES OF PROCEDURE 2018

PART 3 Procedure in respect of disability claims under paragraph 8 of schedule 17 of the 2010 Act.

Adjournment of hearing

88.—(1) The First-tier Tribunal may from time to time adjourn a hearing.

(2) A hearing shall not be adjourned solely on account of the failure of a witness to appear unless the First-tier Tribunal, on cause shown, so directs.

(3) When the hearing is adjourned, a legal member or the First-tier Tribunal may give directions to be complied with, before or at the resumed hearing.

(4) Such directions may require a party to provide such particulars or evidence as may reasonably be required for the determination of the claim.

(5) If a party fails to comply with such a direction, the First-tier Tribunal shall take account of that fact when determining the claim or deciding whether to make an order for expenses.

(6) The First-tier Tribunal shall notify the parties of the date, time and place for the resumed hearing.