CHAPTER 10
chapter 10
Evidence
10.1Types and sources of evidence Direct and circumstantial • Ancillary evidence • Corroboration • Fresh evidence
10.19Where the evidence comes from 10.23Evidence given by representatives 10.25The tribunal’s own knowledge General knowledge • Local knowledge • Specific knowledge • Specialist knowledge
10.36Questions and answers 10.40Issues covered by an inquiry 10.41Evidence and procedure 10.60Receivability and admissibility Receivability • Admissibility
10.81Evidence that has been destroyed 10.93General principles of questioning 10.101Basic rules of questioning 10.119Amplification, clarification and challenging 10.123Particular types of witness or evidence 10.136Children, vulnerable adults and sensitive witnesses Summoning witnesses • Ordering the production of documents
10.151Admission and exclusion of evidence 10.168Evidence that cannot be compelled 10.170Controlling the evidence presented 10.171Limiting the number of witnesses 10.173Evidence on oath or affirmation 10.178Disclosure and non-disclosure of documents and information 10.180The basic principle of disclosure to the parties 10.181Exceptions to the basic principle 10.187Non-disclosure under TCEA 10.190Non-disclosure to the public The subject matter of the power • The exercise of the power
10.198Non-disclosure to a person 10.204Specific powers of non-disclosure