Regulation 18 Child and vulnerable adult witnessesI1

the Chairman has given the parties an opportunity to make written representations before the hearing or representations at the hearing; and

having regard to all the available evidence, and the representations of the parties, the Chairman considers that the welfare of the child will not be prejudiced by so doing.

secure that any arrangements he considers appropriate (such as the use of a video link) are made to safeguard the welfare of the child; and

appoint for the purpose of the hearing a person with appropriate skills or experience in facilitating the giving of evidence by children.

give the parties the opportunity to make written representations before the hearing or representations at the hearing; and

having regard to all the available evidence, including any written representations made by the parties consider whether it would prejudice F2the welfare of a vulnerable adult or sensitive witness to give oral evidence to the Care Tribunal –

it would prejudice the welfare of a vulnerable adult or sensitive witness to give oral evidence to the Care Tribunal in any circumstances, he shall direct that the vulnerable adult or sensitive witnessshall not do so; or

it would prejudice the welfare of a vulnerable adult or sensitive witness to give oral evidence to the Care Tribunal otherwise than in accordance with paragraph (5) he shall direct that paragraph (5) shall apply in relation to the vulnerable adult or sensitive witness .

secure that any arrangements he considers appropriate (such as the use of a video link) are made to safeguard the welfare of the vulnerable adult or sensitive witness; and

appoint for the purpose of the hearing a person with appropriate skills or experience in facilitating the giving of evidence by vulnerable adults or sensitive witnesses .