Disputes Tribunal Act 1988

Rehearings and appeals

52: Right of audience

You could also call this:

"Your right to speak at a hearing"

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When you go to a hearing for an appeal under section 50, you have the right to be heard. This is because section 107 of the District Court Act 2016 applies to these hearings. You can find more information about this in the District Court Act 2016.

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51: Referee or Investigator to furnish report, or

"Getting a report from the Referee or Investigator after appealing a decision"

53: Powers of District Court Judge on appeal, or

"What a District Court Judge can do when you appeal a decision"

Part 4Rehearings and appeals

52Right of audience

For the avoidance of doubt, it is hereby declared that section 107 of the District Court Act 2016 shall apply in respect of the hearing of every appeal under section 50.

Notes

Section 52: amended, on 1 March 2017, by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).