In the case of an application, this will normally be objectors or their representatives; in the case of a complaint, this will normally be the persons who are the subject of the complaint or their representative.
3.10 The second party may then be questioned by:
3.10.1 The first party;
3.10.2 Officers/advisors to the Sub-Committee;
3.10.3 Members of the Sub-Committee.
3.11 The Chairman will then ask the first party to sum up their case.
3.12 The Chairman will then ask the second party to sum up their case.
3.13 At any time during the proceedings the Chairman may ask officers or advisors to the Sub-Committee to present any additional relevant information, subject to all parties being given time to consider such information and make representations relating to it if they so request.
3.14 All parties will withdraw, with the exception of the clerk and the legal advisor to the Sub-Committee, while the Sub-Committee considers its decision.
3.15 Decisions may be announced orally to the parties and will be confirmed in writing with reasons.
3.16 Subject to compliance with the European Human Rights Directive and the rules of natural justice, the Sub-Committee may vary the procedure at hearings if that is conducive to the business.