The Information Tribunal (National Security Appeals) Rules 2005

Representation at a hearing

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22.—(1) At any hearing by the Tribunal, other than a hearing under rule 12 above–

(a)a party may, subject to rules 18(2) above and 24(3) below, conduct his case himself or may appear and be represented by any person whom he may appoint for the purpose, and

(b)the relevant Minister may appear and be represented by any person whom he may appoint for the purpose.

(2) At any hearing by the Tribunal under rule 12(5) above, the appellant may conduct his case himself or may appear and be represented by any person whom he may appoint for the purpose.

(3) If the appellant or the relevant Minister does not intend to attend or be represented at a hearing, he must inform the Tribunal of his intention, and in such a case may send to the Tribunal additional written representations in support of his appeal.