14.—(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.