89.—(1) Any child who is a claimant may give evidence.
(2) Any child of 12 years of age or over who is not a claimant may give evidence.
(3) A child under 12 years of age who is not a claimant may only give evidence where a legal member or the First-tier Tribunal considers—
(a)that the evidence of the child is necessary to enable a fair and just hearing of the claim; and
(b)that the welfare, wellbeing and interests of the child will not be prejudiced by so doing.
(4) Where a child gives evidence in person, a legal member or the First-tier Tribunal may appoint for the purpose of the hearing a person with appropriate skills or experience in facilitating the giving of evidence by children.
(5) The First-tier Tribunal shall pay such reasonable fees, expenses or allowances as the Chamber President may determine to any person appointed under this rule.