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  1. Michael

    I can confirm that walking into a private hearing causes no issue, beyond the potential for embarrassment.

    When I first volunteered for FRU, I went to the tribunal to observe a hearing. And managed to miss the sign saying the hearing was private.

    I walked in, and was challenged by a somewhat confused Chairman, who assumed I must be involved in the case somehow (or why would I be in a private hearing room?)

    We got it sorted out and he, very politely, threw me out.

    It was embarrassing at the time, but did no real harm whatsoever.

    • Johnny

      Hello Michael (great blog & book):
      Is there any procedural rule against electing to go self-represented even after you initially instructed solicitors / counsel. What I mean is, can the other side object if, having been represented throughout preliminary hearings and drafting of pleadings, you show up at the hearing self-represented and conduct the case thereafter by yourself?

  2. Douglas

    With the drop off of claimants who have not earned 2 years employment rights and a 70% drop in applications due to fees and a further 70% drop predicted on top of that with the latest law change. There will not be many hearings left to attend…pointless

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