The Police Appeals Tribunals Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016

Notice of the hearing

15.—(1) The chair shall cause the appellant and the respondent to be given written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing at least 20 working days, or such shorter period as may with the agreement of both parties be determined, before the date of the hearing.

(2) Where—

(a) the appellant is relying on the ground of appeal set out in regulation 4(4)(b) or 5(6)(b); and

(b) either the appellant or the respondent (or both) have proposed witnesses under regulation 9,

the chair shall determine which, if any, witnesses shall give evidence at the hearing.

(3) No witness shall give evidence at the hearing unless the chair reasonably believes that it is necessary for the witness to do so, in which case the chair shall—

(a) where the witness is a member, cause that person to be ordered to attend the hearing; and

(b) in any other case, cause the witness to be given notice that his attendance is necessary and of the date, time and place of the hearing.

(4) The appellant or the respondent may object to any person conducting proceedings.

(5) Any such objection must be made in writing to the chair before the end of 3 working days beginning with the first working day after the member concerned is given notice of the person’s name and must set out the grounds of objection of the appellant or respondent.

(6) The chair shall notify the appellant and respondent in writing whether he upholds or rejects an objection to any chair or panel member.

(7) If the chair upholds the objection, the person to whom the appellant or respondent objects shall be replaced (in accordance with regulation 11 as appropriate).

(8) As soon as reasonably practicable after any such appointment, the chair shall notify the appellant and the respondent of the new panel member.