Article 14 Evidence and submissions

(1)

Without restriction on the general powers in rule 4 (case management powers), the Tribunal may give directions as to—

(a)

issues on which it requires evidence or submissions;

(b)

the nature of the evidence or submissions it requires;

(c)

whether the parties are permitted or required to provide expert evidence;

(d)

any limit on the number of witnesses whose evidence a party may put forward, whether in relation to a particular issue or generally;

(e)

the manner in which any evidence or submissions are to be provided, which may include a direction for them to be given—

(i)

orally at a hearing; or

(ii)

by witness statement or written submissions; and

(f)

the time at which any evidence or submissions are to be provided.

(2)

The Tribunal may admit evidence whether or not—

(a)

the evidence would be admissible in a civil trial in the United Kingdom; or

(b)

subject to section 85A(4) of the 2002 Act, the evidence was available to the decision maker.

(3)

The Tribunal may consent to a witness giving, or require any witness to give, evidence on oath or affirmation, and may administer an oath or affirmation for that purpose.