Rule 27 Representation at hearings

Subject to paragraph (2), the parties may appear at a hearing and may be assisted or represented by any person, whether or not that person is a legal representative.

If in any particular appeal or application the Tribunal is satisfied that there are good and sufficient reasons for doing so, it may refuse to permit a person to assist or represent a party at the hearing.

Where a party intends to be represented or assisted by a person who has been the subject of an order under section 42 of the Supreme Court Act 1981^f1 or section 33 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996^f2 that party must seek permission from the Tribunal to be represented or assisted by that person.

A party must make all reasonable enquiries to find out whether an order has been made in the circumstances set out in paragraph (3) and inform the Tribunal in accordance with that paragraph.