Section 146: Rules
385.This section gives the Lord Chancellor the power to make secondary legislation in relation to the regulation of appeals to the Tribunal, and the procedure of proceedings before the Tribunal. In particular, these rules may specify who can be a party to proceedings, including, specifically, for the purposes of an appeal against a decision of the Tribunal. Paragraph 14 of Schedule 8 gives a non-exhaustive list of matters about which rules can be made. It includes:
the manner and time in which appeals are instituted;
determination of ongoing issues during the course of proceedings and other ancillary matters;
issuing directions to parties;
disclosure;
joining the Commission to proceedings;
suspension of Commission decisions;
giving evidence and production of documents;
administration of oaths to witnesses;
public admission to proceedings;
representation of parties;
withdrawal of proceedings;
recording and declaration of decisions;
award of costs or expenses;
variation or revocation of Tribunal decisions.
386.Rules made under this section may make it an offence not to comply with certain requirements.
