Section 24
Proceedings conducted in private unless tribunal orders otherwise
of Small Claims Tribunals Act 1984
ActIn forceProvision 25 of 48
Section 24
Amended by33/201833/2018
(1)
Subject to subsection (2), all proceedings before a tribunal are to be conducted in private.
Amended by33/2018
(2)
A tribunal may, on its own initiative or on the application of any party to the proceedings, and in such manner as may be prescribed, do any of the following:
(a)
allow one or more individuals to assist in resolving the claim amicably through mediation or conciliation;
(b)
allow one or more individuals of skill and experience in the matter to which the proceedings relate to sit with the tribunal and act as assessors;
(c)
allow any individual whom the tribunal deems fit to observe the hearing of the claim.
Amended by33/2018