PART 2General Powers and Provisions
Evidence and submissions14
1
Without restriction on the general powers in rule 4 (case management powers), the Tribunal may give directions as to—
a
issues on which it requires evidence or submissions;
b
the nature of the evidence or submissions it requires;
c
whether the parties are permitted or required to provide expert evidence;
d
any limit on the number of witnesses whose evidence a party may put forward, whether in relation to a particular issue or generally;
e
the manner in which any evidence or submissions are to be provided, which may include a direction for them to be given—
i
orally at a hearing; or
ii
by witness statement or written submissions; and
f
the time at which any evidence or submissions are to be provided.
2
The Tribunal may admit evidence whether or not—
a
the evidence would be admissible in a civil trial in the United Kingdom; or
b
subject to section 85A(4) of the 2002 Act, the evidence was available to the decision maker.
3
The Tribunal may consent to a witness giving, or require any witness to give, evidence on oath or affirmation, and may administer an oath or affirmation for that purpose.