Article 11

(1)

The secretary of the Appeal Tribunal shall give to the appellant not less than fourteen days' notice of the time and place fixed for the hearing of the appeal.

(2)

The Appeal Tribunal:—

(a)

may, if they think fit, receive oral or written evidence, and shall not be bound to observe strict rules as to the admissibility of evidence;

(b)

may require evidence to be given on oath, but need not do so;

(c)

may confirm the decision of the Committee or substitute such other decision as they think just, or send the case back to the Committee for reconsideration, with such directions as they think fit.

(3)

At any hearing before the Appeal Tribunal the appellant may be represented by a barrister or solicitor or may be assisted by a friend.