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CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES ACT 2005 (NO 96 OF 2005) - SECT 116

Procedure at hearings

    (1)     At a hearing of the Suitability Panel under this Part

        (a)     subject to this Part and the regulations, the procedure of the Panel is in its discretion; and

        (b)     the proceedings must be conducted with as little formality and technicality as the requirements of this Part and the proper consideration of the matter permit; and

        (c)     the Panel is not bound by rules of evidence but may inform itself in any way it thinks fit; and

        (d)     the Panel is bound by the rules of natural justice.

    (2)     Subject to the regulations, before permitting a child to appear before or be questioned in any hearing, the Suitability Panel must consider and take all reasonable steps to mitigate any negative effect that the hearing may have on the child.



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