s 24 Proceedings conducted in private unless tribunal orders otherwise
24.—(1) Subject to subsection (2), all proceedings before a tribunal are to be conducted in private.[33/2018] (2) A tribunal may, on its own initiative or on the application of any party to the proceedings, and in such manner as may be prescribed, do any of the following:(a) allow one or more individuals to assist in resolving the claim amicably through mediation or conciliation; (b) allow one or more individuals of skill and experience in the matter to which the proceedings relate to sit with the tribunal and act as assessors; (c) allow any individual whom the tribunal deems fit to observe the hearing of the claim.[33/2018]