(1)  The Tribunal shall conduct its hearing in a fair and transparent manner and give each party full opportunity to present its case.

(2) A party may give evidence of any kind, call or question a witness or address the Tribunal.

(3) The hearing of the Tribunal   shall be open to the public unless the Tribunal determines otherwise.

(4) The Tribunal shall require a party or a witness who attends the hearing to give evidence on oath or affirmation.

(5) The Tribunal may hear proceedings in the absence of a party where the party has been served with a notice of hearing.

(6) A party is entitled to give evidence personally or be represented by counsel, an expert or any other person.

(7) The Tribunal may, in reaching a decision, have recourse to expert opinion or take into consideration any submission filed by a person acting as a friend of the Tribunal.

(8) The Tribunal, whilst observing the rules of evidence shall have the discretion to consider other evidence which is not admissible under the strict rules of evidence but which it considers necessary to ensure justice.

(9) Where there is no provision in these rules of procedure regarding a particular issue, the Tribunal shall have recourse to the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2004 (CL 47).

(10)  An application to the Tribunal shall be by motion on notice supported by an affidavit.