No Notification of Tribunal Hearing

The TS have just sent me the decision of a tribunal hearing that was heard without me being notified, as a result I have not had a chance to put in a submission or further evidence.

Obviously I am going to ask the client whether they failed to note us as reps (unlikely given we have been sent the decision notice) and ask the TS whether they received the TAS1. I am thinking of set-aside but have been made aware that the grounds have become very restrictive.

Would be most grateful for any further guidance because it just seems to be contrary to any sense of justice and fairness that this has happened.

It should be perfectly possible to get the decision set aside on these grounds.  On what do you base your statement that the grounds for appeal have become narrower.  I’ve not heard anything and am curious to know what might have changed.

Thanks for the response. My understanding is based on advice from my supervisor.

Client asked for a paper hearing so it seems our goose is cooked in any event.

Not necessarily.  See CE/841/2010 and CE/1084/2010.

Excellent, ta.

Note that “legal rep” has a deemed meaning.  For example, if I was to be a “rep” for a clmt, I am not a “legal rep” and am therefore not bound by the same rule.