The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Health and Education Chamber (Procedure) Regulations 2017 No. 366

SCHEDULE THE FIRST-TIER TRIBUNAL FOR SCOTLAND HEALTH AND EDUCATION CHAMBER RULES OF PROCEDURE 2018

PART 2 Procedure in Respect of references to First-tier Tribunal under section 18(1) of the 2004 Act

Expert evidence

34.—(1) The First-tier Tribunal or a legal member may, if any issue arises in relation to a reference on which, in the opinion of the First-tier Tribunal or a legal member, it would be desirable for the First-tier Tribunal to have the assistance of an expert, appoint a person having appropriate qualifications to enquire into and report on any matter.

(2) The First-tier Tribunal must supply the parties with a copy of any written report received under paragraph (1) in advance of the hearing or resumed hearing.

(3) If the First-tier Tribunal or a legal member sees fit, it, he or she may direct that the expert shall attend the hearing and give evidence.