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Kia ora John,

 

Thank you for emailing the Ministry of Justice.

 

We acknowledge receipt of your request regarding Disputes Tribunal rules
concerning presentation of evidence and witnesses.

 

This has been forwarded onto the relevant business unit to respond to.

 

You can expect a response by 18/02/2022.

 

Ngā mihi,  

  Ministerial Relations and Services

Strategy, Governance and Finance
DDI: +64 4 918 8800

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-----Original Message-----
From: John finnegan <[FOI #18263 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 20 January 2022 11:17 am
To: [Ministry of Justice request email]
Subject: Official Information request - Rules regarding evidence and
witnesses

 

Dear Ministry of Justice,

 

I'd like to know if there are any rules relating to the presentation of
witnesses and evidence in a disputes tribunal.

Can a party to a hearing just show up on the day of hearing with a witness
and/or evidence which the tribunal hasn't been made aware of previously?

If a referee allows the testimony of the witness and/or evidence presented
which is a surprise to the other party is it admissable?

Is there a rule which is publicly available regarding testimony and
evidence in the disputes tribunal?

Is the party obligated to make the tribunal and other parties aware of
witnesses and/or evidence before the hearing?

If there is an obligation regarding the previous what is the deadline for
this?

 

Yours faithfully,

 

John finnegan

 

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Kia ora,

 

Please see attached response to your OIA request.

 

Ngā mihi,

Media Team

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Ministry of Justice | Tāhū o te Ture

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