Procedure
19(1)Subject to any special or general directions given by the Secretary of State, each group may determine its own procedure.
(2)Each group may, in particular, determine its quorum and determine—
(a)the extent, if any, to which persons interested or claiming to be interested in the subject-matter of the reference are allowed—
(i)to be present or to be heard, either by themselves or by their representatives;
(ii)to cross-examine witnesses; or
(iii)otherwise to take part; and
(b)the extent, if any, to which sittings of the group are to be held in public.
(3)In determining its procedure a group must have regard to any guidance issued by the Chairman.
(4)Before issuing any guidance for the purposes of this paragraph the Chairman must consult the members of the Commission.