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Human Rights Act 1993

Human Rights Review Tribunal - Constitution of Tribunal

103B: Powers of Chairperson to direct constitution of Tribunal

You could also call this:

"The Chairperson decides who is on the Tribunal team for a case."

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The Chairperson of the Tribunal can decide how the Tribunal will be made up for a particular case. You can think of the Tribunal like a team that makes decisions. The Chairperson can choose to have the team made up of themselves, a Deputy Chairperson, and two panel members. The Chairperson can make this decision if they think the case is very complex or difficult. They can also make this decision if they think it would be good for training purposes. This means the Chairperson can choose to have a specific team to help with a case or to help train others. The Chairperson has the power to make these decisions as outlined in the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018. You can look at this act to learn more about the rules that govern the Tribunal. The Tribunal's rules are in place to help ensure that cases are handled fairly and efficiently.

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Part 4Human Rights Review Tribunal
Constitution of Tribunal

103BPowers of Chairperson to direct constitution of Tribunal

  1. The Chairperson of the Tribunal may direct, for the purposes of any particular proceedings, that the Tribunal be constituted by—

  2. the Chairperson; and
    1. a Deputy Chairperson; and
      1. two panel members.

        1. The Chairperson of the Tribunal may give a direction under subsection (1) if he or she is satisfied that—

        2. the proceedings are unusually complex or difficult; or
          1. it is desirable for training purposes that the Tribunal be constituted in this way.

            Notes
            • Section 103B: inserted, on , by section 88 of the Tribunals Powers and Procedures Legislation Act 2018 (2018 No 51).