SCHEDULETHE FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL FOR SCOTLAND SOCIAL SECURITY CHAMBER RULES OF PROCEDURE 2018

PART 2General Powers and Provisions

Addition, substitution and removal of parties8

1

The First-tier Tribunal may give an order adding, substituting or removing a party if—

a

the wrong person has been named as a party; or

b

the addition, substitution or removal has become necessary because of a change in circumstances since the start of proceedings.

2

If the First-tier Tribunal gives an order under paragraph (1) it may make such consequential orders as it considers appropriate.

3

A person who is not a party may make a written application to the First-tier Tribunal to be added or substituted as a party under this rule.

4

If the First-tier Tribunal refuses an application under paragraph (3) it must consider whether to permit the person who made the application to provide submissions or evidence to the First-tier Tribunal.