PART 5Hearings
Decision with or without a hearing34
1
Subject to F1paragraphs (2) and (3), the Upper Tribunal may make any decision without a hearing.
2
The Upper Tribunal must have regard to any view expressed by a party when deciding whether to hold a hearing to consider any matter, and the form of any such hearing.
F23
In immigration judicial review proceedings, the Upper Tribunal must hold a hearing before making a decision which disposes of proceedings.
4
Paragraph (3) does not affect the power of the Upper Tribunal to—
a
strike out a party’s case, pursuant to rule 8(1)(b) or 8(2);
b
consent to withdrawal, pursuant to rule 17;
c
determine an application for permission to bring judicial review proceedings, pursuant to rule 30; or
d
make a consent order disposing of proceedings, pursuant to rule 39,
without a hearing.