HearingU.K.
5(1)If the appeal panel considers it necessary, a hearing must be held at which both the applicant and the accreditation authority may be represented.U.K.
(2)Any additional documents which the applicant or the accreditation authority want the appeal panel to take into account must be submitted to the chair of the appeal panel at least 5 working days before the hearing.
(3)The appeal panel may allow experts and witnesses to give evidence at a hearing.