The hearing shall be in private.

In paragraph (2)(b), “independent solicitor” has the same meaning as in regulation 11.

The senior officer concerned may conduct his case either in person or by a representative.

Any question as to whether any evidence is admissible, or whether any question should or should not be put to a witness, shall be determined by the tribunal.

A verbatim record of the proceedings before the tribunal shall be taken and a transcript of the record shall be made and sent to the appropriate authority; and, if a sanction is imposed by that authority and the senior officer concerned so requests within the time limit for any appeal and after he has lodged notice of appeal in accordance with rules made under section 85 of the 1996 Act, a copy of the transcript shall be supplied to him.