You (or your legal representative) will present your case to the tribunal. An ‘adjudication officer’ will represent the Reserve Forces.
Both sides can give evidence, call witnesses, question witnesses and make statements to the tribunal.
If neither side wants to attend a hearing, a decision will be made without a hearing. This is called a ‘paper hearing’.
You and any witnesses who attend a hearing may be able to claim for expenses you have, for example accommodation or travel.
Hearings are usually held in public.
The tribunal’s decision
You may get a decision at the end of the hearing. You’ll also get a written copy sent to you.
If a decision’s not made at the hearing, you’ll get a letter telling you the decision within 1 month. This is known as a ‘reserved’ decision.