On Dec. 6, UK GVT issued rules and memo on Tribunal Procedures.
UK GVT issued statutory instrument (StIn 2024/1283) and explanatory memo on changes that apply to certain chambers of First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal.
Instrument is cited as Tribunal Procedure (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024.
Follows UK Courts Sep. 2022, consolidated version tax tribunal rules, see #151948.
Explanation of Amendments
Instrument amends rules of procedure that apply to certain chambers of the First-tier Tribunal and to Upper Tribunal with regard to compensation and injuries claims.
Amends Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Social Entitlement Chamber) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/2685), known as SEC Rules to amend certain provisions.
Removes requirement for criminal injuries compensation cases to be held in private (para. 5.1), to specify the time limits that apply to bring an appeal, accordingly.
Specifically, compensation decisions on infected blood (para. 5.5) and clarify rules including, clarifying time limits that apply to bring an appeal re tax credits (para. 5.7).
Amends Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Health, Education and Social Care Chamber) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/2699), which are known as the HESC Rules.
Allows Tribunal greater freedom in certain circumstances, to dispose of proceedings relating to mental health without a hearing (paragraph 5.8).
Changes to Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008 (S.I. 2008/2698), known as Upper Tribunal Rules, and further amendments are made to other rules for clarity.
