# The Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) Rules 2014, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2604/article/14 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tribunal-procedure-first-tier-tribunal-immigration-and-asylum-chamber-rules-2014/article-14
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