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140 : an order of the Tribunal will be informed of its suspension; and
 * (f) for regulating or prescribing any other matters incidental to or consequential upon any request, application, order or decision under section 169.

Power to take evidence on oath

176.—(1) The Tribunal may take evidence on oath or affirmation, and for that purpose a member may administer an oath or affirmation.

(2) A member may summon a person to appear before the Tribunal to give evidence and to produce such documents and articles (if any) as are referred to in the summons.

Evidence in form of written statement

177. The Tribunal may, if it thinks fit, permit a person appearing as a witness before the Tribunal to give evidence by tendering, and verifying by oath or affirmation, a written statement, which shall be filed with the Secretary to the Tribunal.

Representation

178. In proceedings before the Tribunal—
 * (a) a party other than a body corporate or an unincorporated body of persons may appear in person or be represented by an employee of the party approved by the Tribunal;
 * (b) a party being a body corporate may be represented by a director or other officer, or by an employee, of the party approved by the Tribunal;
 * (c) a party being an unincorporated body of persons or a member of such a body may be represented by a member, or by an officer or employee, of the body approved by the Tribunal; and
 * (d) any party may be represented by an advocate and solicitor.