Regulation 23 EvidenceI1

The Care Tribunal may consider any evidence, whether or not such evidence would be admissible in a court of law.

The applicant has the right to give evidence at the hearing in person, and any other witness may do so unless the Chairman has directed otherwise.

No child may be asked any question except by the Care Tribunal or a person appointed under regulation 18(2)(b).

Where a direction has been made under regulation 18 that paragraph (5) of that regulation shall apply to any vulnerable adult, the vulnerable adult may not be asked any question except by the Care Tribunal or a person appointed under regulation 18(5).

The Care Tribunal may require any witness to give evidence on oath or affirmation which may be administered for the purpose by the Chairman or the Secretary.

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