1. Policy on the Appeal Process
This policy provides guidance on how appeals are filed, the applicable deadlines, the review process, and the criteria for appeal eligibility. It ensures a fair and structured approach to handling appeals before the Tribunal.
2. Policy on Postponements and Adjournments
This policy establishes the conditions under which a hearing may be postponed or adjourned. It details the process for requesting a delay, the factors considered in granting or denying such requests, and any associated limitations.
3. Policy on Failure to Appear
This policy addresses the consequences when a party fails to appear at a scheduled hearing. It outlines potential outcomes, including proceeding in the party’s absence, dismissing the case, or granting an opportunity for rescheduling under specific circumstances.
4. Policy on Late Applications
This policy governs the acceptance and review of late applications submitted beyond the prescribed deadlines. It defines the conditions under which late filings may be considered and the factors the Tribunal will assess when deciding whether to accept them.
5. Policy on access to official records
This policy explains how the Tribunal provides public access to its official records in accordance with the open court principle, while promoting transparency, accountability, and public trust in the justice system. It outlines how to request records, what constitutes the official record, and the limited exceptions to access, including confidential medical cases and hearings held in the public interest.
6. Policy on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)
This policy sets out the use of artificial intelligence by Tribunal members, confirming that decisions and reasoning remain entirely their responsibility and that AI may only be used for non‑substantive tasks, such as grammatical and stylistic revision.