The Ministry of Defence Police Appeal Tribunals Regulations 2004

Procedure at hearing

10.—(1) Where a hearing is to be held, the Ministry of Defence Police appeals tribunal must cause the appellant and the respondent to be given notice of the date of the hearing not less than 28 days before the hearing begins or such shorter period before it as may be determined with the agreement of both parties.

(2) If the appellant or the respondent wishes any witness to attend the hearing, the tribunal must—

(a) cause him to be given due notice that his attendance is required and, if the appellant or respondent wishes him to produce any documents at the hearing, that he is required to produce them, and

(b) inform him of the time, date and place of the hearing.

(3) If a witness is unable or unwilling to attend the hearing, the tribunal may adjourn the hearing if it thinks fit.

(4) The tribunal may—

(a) proceed with the hearing in the absence of either party, whether represented or not, if it appears to it be just and proper to do so, and

(b) adjourn the hearing from time to time as may appear necessary for the due hearing of the case.

(5) Subject to these regulations, the procedure at a hearing is to be determined by the tribunal.