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3.—(1) The overriding objective of these Regulations and the rules in Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 is to enable tribunals and chairmen to deal with cases justly.
(2) Dealing with a case justly includes, so far as practicable –
(a)ensuring that the parties are on an equal footing;
(b)dealing with the case in ways which are proportionate to the complexity or importance of the issues;
(c)ensuring that it is dealt with expeditiously and fairly; and
(d)saving expense.
(3) A tribunal or chairman shall seek to give effect to the overriding objective when it or he –
(a)exercises any power given to it or him by these Regulations or the rules in Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6; or
(b)interprets these Regulations or any rule in Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
(4) The parties shall assist the tribunal or the chairman to further the overriding objective.
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