The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008

Substitution and addition of parties

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9.—(1) The Tribunal may give a direction substituting a party if—

(a)the wrong person has been named as a party; or

(b)the substitution has become necessary because of a change in circumstances since the start of proceedings.

(2) The Tribunal may give a direction adding a person to the proceedings as a respondent.

(3) If the Tribunal gives a direction under paragraph (1) or (2) it may give such consequential directions as it considers appropriate.