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Observers

To enable you to have a better understanding of the hearing process, the Board offers individuals the opportunity to observe a hearing before their case comes before the Board. If you wish to make use of this facility please contact the Hearing Officer (please see contact details on page 7).

You will be invited to complete a form when you submit your main statement of case asking whether you have any objections to observers being present during your hearing. A maximum of four can attend any one hearing (none of whom will come from your Department (or any of its executive agencies)/Agency. If you do object to observers being present simply mark the form accordingly. No reason(s) needs to be given.