Does anyone know if TAS can agree to hold tribunal hearings outside the normal venues, including in the claimant's own home, under the new rules?
It used to be possible under the old rules for the TAS to hold the hearing at the claimant's home if they were too disabled or seriously ill to travel. It wasn't a power they exercised often, it only happened twice in 10 years in my personal experience. But it was useful knowing you could ask if your client really couldn't leave the house.
I have just asked TAS for a home hearing for a 93 year old client, and have quoted the sections about 'flexibility' and 'informality' in organising hearings, and ensuring that the claimant can participate. But I can't find anything specifically relating to venues.
Does anyone know of anything else that gives tribunals the remit to hold home hearings, or does anyone have any experience of getting one, and what did they have to do to get it?
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