Article 16 Procedural directions in general

(1)

Any procedural direction provided for by these Rules may be made by the Tribunal either of its own motion or on the application of either party to the proceedings.

(2)

In addition to every other power to make directions conferred by these Rules, the Tribunal may at any time make directions providing for—

(a)

the consolidation of the proceedings with any other proceedings before the Tribunal, whether involving the same or different parties;

(b)

two or more sets of proceedings to be heard together;

(c)

the extension of the time limited by these Rules for any step in the proceedings; or

(d)

any other arrangement which, in the opinion of the Tribunal, may facilitate the determination of the appeal or charge.

(3)

Before making any procedural directions, the Tribunal may invite representations in writing or hold a hearing.