Disputes Tribunal Act 1988

Proceedings of Tribunal - Hearings

42A: Use of electronic facilities to hear matters

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"Hearings can be held over the phone or by video link"

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You can have a hearing over the phone, by audiovisual link, or using another remote access facility. The Referee in charge decides if this is a good idea and if the right facilities are available. They consider it on a case-by-case basis to decide what works best for the hearing.

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Part 3Proceedings of Tribunal
Hearings

42AUse of electronic facilities to hear matters

The hearing of a matter or any part of it may be conducted by telephone, audiovisual link, or other remote access facility if the Referee conducting the hearing of the matter, considers it appropriate and the necessary facilities are available.

Notes

Section 42A: inserted, on 14 November 2018, by section 50 of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).