The overriding objective
3.—(1) The overriding objective of these Regulations is to enable the president, panel and the committee to deal with the proceedings justly.
(2) Dealing with the proceedings justly includes—
(a)dealing with the proceedings in ways which are proportionate to the complexity of the issues and to the resources of the parties;
(b)seeking informality and flexibility in the proceedings;
(c)ensuring, so far as practicable, that the parties are on an equal footing procedurally and are able to participate fully in the proceedings, including assisting any party in the presentation of the party’s case without advocating the course they should take;
(d)using the special expertise of the panel and the committee effectively; and
(e)avoiding delay, so far as compatible with the proper consideration of the issues.