Explanatory Notes

Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007

2007 CHAPTER 15

19th July 2007

Part 1: Tribunals and Inquiries

Commentary on Sections: Part 1

Section 25: Supplementary powers of Upper Tribunal

154.Section 25 provides the Upper Tribunal with the powers of the High Court or Court of Session to require the attendance and examination of witnesses and the production and inspection of documents, and all other matters incidental to the Upper Tribunal’s functions. These are similar powers to the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s powers under section 29 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996.