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Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Review Tribunal - Procedure of Tribunal

105: Substantial merits

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"The Tribunal must consider what is fair and right in your case."

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When you are in front of the Tribunal, they must make decisions based on what is fair and right, without worrying about small technical details. You can expect the Tribunal to act in a way that is fair and reasonable, following the principles of natural justice and doing what is right according to equity and good conscience. The Tribunal must consider the substantial merits of your case.

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Part 4Human Rights Review Tribunal
Procedure of Tribunal

105Substantial merits

  1. The Tribunal must act according to the substantial merits of the case, without regard to technicalities.

  2. In exercising its powers and functions, the Tribunal must act—

  3. in accordance with the principles of natural justice; and
    1. in a manner that is fair and reasonable; and
      1. according to equity and good conscience.

        Notes
        • Section 105: substituted, on , by section 18 of the Human Rights Amendment Act 2001 (2001 No 96).