Article 24 Expert evidence

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

rule 24(1) words inserted by Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) 2010 rule 12(a)
rule 24(3) words inserted by Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) 2010 rule 12(b)(i)
rule 24(3) words inserted by Additional Support Needs Tribunals for Scotland (Practice and Procedure) 2010 rule 12(b)(ii)

(1)

A Tribunal may, if any issue arises in relation to a reference on which, in the opinion of the Tribunal, it would be desirable for the Tribunal to have the assistance of an expert, appoint a person having appropriate qualifications to enquire into and report on any matter.

(2)

The Secretary must supply the parties with a copy of any written report received under paragraph (1) in advance of the hearing or resumed hearing.

(3)

If the Tribunal sees fit, it may direct that the expert shall attend the hearing and give evidence.