Appeal expedited... and then not

denisec60

Could anyone kindly comment on this please; I think my only question is whether what's happened is a fairly common occurrence or if there might have been a breakdown in communications within the Tribunal Service and something I should be following up with them.

My appeal was heard at the beginning of this month under a 'single' judge. The appeal is fairly complex and after two hours the judge adjourned, requesting further evidence (which I had referred to during the appeal) from myself and also clarification of certain points from the DWP/presenting officer. I requested, at the adjournment, that my appeal be expedited for particular reasons; the judge agreed the expedition, said he wanted to hear the rearranged appeal himself, consulted with the DWP presenting officer with regard to which dates she could/couldn't attend and said that I would need to make myself available at short notice at any location in my county where tribunals take place - all this I agreed to.

I had a letter from the tribunal service a few days thereafter, confirming an expedited appeal (date to be arranged) and details of the further evidence the judge required. However, two weeks later, I had another letter stating that the appeal could not be expedited and that I would hear further in due course.

Can anyone please tell me, is this a fairly common thing to happen? I assume as a result of the judge agreeing an expedited appeal but their administration then finding it couldn't be accommodated?

Many thanks.

rogerblack

There can be various reasons.
For example, if the judge has required further evidence from the DWP, and they have asked for more time to provide it, and given reasons the judge considers adequate.

denisec60

Thank you. Disappointing but, yes, that makes sense.