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36.—(1) In this regulation “participant” means a party or witness or other person taking part in proceedings relating to an application or to whom an order of the tribunal is addressed.
(2) If a participant is unable to read or speak or understand the English language, the tribunal must make arrangements for him to be provided, free of charge, with the necessary translations and assistance of an interpreter to enable his effective participation in the proceedings.
(3) If a participant is without hearing or speech, the tribunal must make arrangements for him to be provided, free of charge, with the services of a sign language interpreter, lip speaker, or palantypist, to enable his effective participation in the proceedings.
(4) A participant shall be entitled to assistance under this regulation whether or not he is represented.
(5) A participant who requires assistance under this regulation must at the earliest opportunity notify the requirement to the tribunal.
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